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National Park · UT

Zion National Park

Zion is quietest in January and February and busiest in July.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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

Pick a month to visit Zion

This week

7-day forecast

DayConditionsHighLowPrecip chance
Fri 10Clear91°F66°F0%
Sat 11Overcast93°F70°F0%
Sun 12Overcast93°F68°F1%
Mon 13Light drizzle91°F66°F32%
Tue 14Drizzle89°F63°F34%
Wed 15Drizzle80°F66°F35%
Thu 16Light drizzle80°F64°F36%

Forecast data by Open-Meteo

Source: Open-Meteo

Weather

Monthly climate normals

MonthAvg highAvg lowPrecip
January54°F30°F2.0"
February58°F34°F2.1"
March66°F39°F2.0"
April73°F44°F1.2"
May84°F53°F0.8"
June95°F62°F0.2"
July100°F70°F1.1"
August98°F69°F1.6"
September91°F61°F1.2"
October78°F49°F1.2"
November64°F37°F1.2"
December53°F29°F1.6"

Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, ZION NP, UT US

Know before you go

Fees & hours

Entrance fee
$35 — $35 per private vehicle, valid 7 days
Hours
Open 24 hours daily; shuttle required in the canyon most of the year
Official NPS park site →

Source: NPS Data API

Conditions

Current alerts

  • Information

    Please park legally and responsibly in Zion National Park and the Town of Springdale

    Zion has limited parking space. Park only in designated stalls. Vehicles parked outside of designated stalls are subject to citation and may be towed. Once all designated parking stalls in Zion are full, visitors should park in Springdale.

    Details on nps.gov →
  • Caution

    Toxic Cyanobacteria in the Virgin River and the streams of Zion National Park

    Do not submerge your head in or filter drinking water from still or moving water.

    Details on nps.gov →
  • Information

    Angels Landing Pilot Permit Program

    Everyone who hikes Angels Landing needs to have a permit. Learn why you need a permit and how to get one. This requirement does not affect entering the park or riding the park shuttle (when it is running).

    Details on nps.gov →
  • Caution

    Large vehicle restrictions now in effect for Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway

    As of June 7, 2026, the park is enforcing size and weight limits for vehicles on the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway. Vehicles that exceed length, width, height, or weight limits cannot travel between Canyon Junction and the park's East Entrance. See the current limits on the page linked below.

    Details on nps.gov →
  • Caution

    Stage 2 fire restrictions in effect

    No setting, building, maintaining, attending, or using open fires of any kind in the park. This includes campfires and charcoal fires in Watchman Campground, South Campground, and picnic areas in Zion Canyon. Stoves fueled by petroleum or liquid propane gas are allowed. Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle.

    Details on nps.gov →

Source: NPS Data API