Season guide · Salt Lake City · United States
Salt Lake City in summer
June–August: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Tricia Simpson, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
Hot, dry and sunny, with festivals, mountain wildflowers and long hiking days. Expect highs up to 34°C (93°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F), with about 14 rainy days across June–August. June is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 14°C (57°F) to 34°C (93°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 14
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 29°C (84°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 5 | 15.1 h | 4/5 |
| July | 34°C (93°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 4 | 14.8 h | 4/5 |
| August | 33°C (91°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 5 | 13.8 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 32°C (90°F) against a yearly 18°C (64°F), and 14 of the year's roughly 86 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in summer
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- June: Utah Pride Festival (usually early June)
- June: Utah Arts Festival at Library Square (usually late June)
- July: Pioneer Day parade and fireworks (24 July)
- July: Fourth of July fireworks (4 July)
Make the most of the weather
Viewpoint · Capitol Hill and Marmalade
Ensign Peak
A short, steep trail of under 2 km round trip climbs from a residential street above the Capitol to a summit monument where pioneer leaders surveyed the valley in 1847.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Active
- History
- Photo spot
Zoo · 9th and 9th
Tracy Aviary
Combine it with a picnic in Liberty Park and a walk to 9th and 9th for coffee.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- Outdoors
Zoo · University and East Bench
Utah's Hogle Zoo
A hillside zoo at the mouth of Emigration Canyon with an African savanna, Asian highlands exhibits for big cats, a Rocky Shores area for polar bears, sea lions and seals, and a miniature train for children.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- 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
Day trips in summer
- Bonneville Salt Flats (About 2 hours by car) — A vast, flat crust of white salt near the Nevada border, used for land-speed records since the early 20th century.
- Golden Spike National Historical Park (About 2 hours by car) — At Promontory Summit, the first transcontinental railroad was completed in 1869.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit Salt Lake City?
Yes: June is among the best months. Hot, dry and sunny, with festivals, mountain wildflowers and long hiking days.
+What is the weather like in Salt Lake City in summer?
Highs of up to 34°C (93°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F), with about 14 rainy days over the season.