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Bryce Canyon · August
August is the busiest time to visit Bryce Canyon — about as busy as July, quieter than September.
Expect peak crowds (9/10), highs near 78°F, about 13.6 hours of daylight, and 1 seasonal closure in effect.
Crowd score
The park's busiest time. Reservations, early starts, and patience recommended.
About 84% of this park's busiest month.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Data: NPS visitation 2023–2025 · crowd scores computed Jul 2026 · alerts checked Jul 10, 2026. How this is calculated →
Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe
Visitation
August draws about 12% of Bryce Canyon’s yearly visitors.
Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Weather
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, BRYCE CANYON NP HQRS, UT US
This week
| Day | Conditions | High | Low | Precip chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 27 | Rain | 79°F | 55°F | 10% |
| Fri 28 | Overcast | 76°F | 59°F | 9% |
| Sat 29 | Light rain | 76°F | 54°F | 38% |
| Sun 30 | Drizzle | 71°F | 51°F | 43% |
| Mon 31 | Rain showers | 71°F | 51°F | 46% |
| Tue 1 | Rain showers | 68°F | 50°F | 32% |
| Wed 2 | Heavy drizzle | 57°F | 54°F | 23% |
Forecast data by Open-Meteo
Source: Open-Meteo
What's open
Bryce Canyon National Park is open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.
Seasonal closures may apply:
Beginning Monday June 15, the Wall Street side of the Navajo Loop will be closed Monday - Thursday from 6 AM to 12 Noon for critical trail stabilization work. The Two Bridges side of the Navajo Loop will remain open. This work will continue through the 2026 season.
Source: NPS Data API
Conditions
Beginning Monday June 15, the Wall Street side of the Navajo Loop will be closed Monday - Thursday from 6 AM to 12 Noon for critical trail stabilization work. The Two Bridges side of the Navajo Loop will remain open. This work will continue through the 2026 season.
As of Friday June 26, Bryce Canyon is in Stage 2 Fire Restrictions. No setting, building, maintaining, attending, or using of open fires of any kind in the park. This includes campfires and charcoal fires in park campgrounds. Stoves fueled by petroleum or liquid propane gas are allowed. Smoking is not permitted, except inside an enclosed vehicle. Fireworks are never permitted at Bryce Canyon National Park.
Source: NPS Data API
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FAQ
August rates 9/10 for crowds (Peak) at Bryce Canyon National Park — about 84% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 280,374.
In August, Bryce Canyon averages a high of 78°F and a low of 50°F, with about 1.9 inches of precipitation.
Entrance to Bryce Canyon costs $35 (Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle (15 passenger capacity or less) and all occupants.).
Bryce Canyon is quietest in January and February. If your dates are flexible, those months bring the thinnest crowds of the year.
In mid-August, Bryce Canyon gets about 13.6 hours of daylight, with sunrise around 5:44 AM and sunset around 7:20 PM.