Month guide · Salt Lake City · United States
Salt Lake City in September
What September is really like in Salt Lake City: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
September is one of the best months to visit Salt Lake City. Expect average highs of 27°C (81°F), lows of 13°C (55°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. Warm days and cooler nights; canyon aspens begin to turn late in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 27°C (81°F) / 13°C (55°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Salt Lake City: days average 27°C (81°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 13°C (55°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 30 days. Compared with August (33°C (91°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 18°C (64°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 07:08
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:37
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
Summer (June–August). Hot, dry and sunny, with festivals, mountain wildflowers and long hiking days.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, September rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in September
- Greek Festival at the Holy Trinity Cathedral (usually September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Garden · Central City
Gilgal Sculpture Garden
The entrance is a narrow walkway off 500 South between 700 East and 800 East; it is easy to miss.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
Nature · Cottonwood Canyons
Little Cottonwood Canyon: Snowbird and Alta
A glacier-carved canyon about 40 minutes from downtown with two of the country's best-known ski areas: Snowbird, whose aerial tram climbs to Hidden Peak at about 3,350 metres, and Alta, open to skiers only.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Active
- Views
- Outdoors
- Nature
Religious site · Downtown
Temple Square
Ask a volunteer guide for a short tour, and step inside the Tabernacle to hear a pin drop demonstrate its acoustics.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
Experience · Downtown
Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
The 360-member choir, founded in the 19th century, performs a weekly broadcast on Sunday mornings in the Tabernacle or the 21,000-seat Conference Center, and its rehearsals are usually open to the public.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 27°C, lows near 13°C and 5 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Salt Lake City?
It is one of the best months to visit Salt Lake City. Warm days and cooler nights; canyon aspens begin to turn late in the month.
+How warm is Salt Lake City in September?
Average highs are around 27°C (81°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Salt Lake City in September?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.