Best time to visit Moab
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Moab
30 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Moab).
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Goblin Valley State Park Canyoneering Adventure - 2
Moab's Most Xtreme 3-Hour Experience on Hell's Revenge - 3
Hell’s Revenge Private 4x4 Guided Jeep Experience in Moab - 4
Full Day Arches Overland 4x4 with Delicate Arch Hike - 5
Canyonlands and Arches Combo National Park Airplane Tour - 6
YOU-DRIVE UTV Hell's Revenge 4x4 Off Roading Tour from Moab - 7
Sunset Zipline Adventure at Raven Rim - 8
Arches National Park Full Day Tour - 9
Zip Line Adventure in Moab - 10
Moab’s Original Hummer Adventure: Hell’s Revenge Trail Experience - 11
Moab’s Premier Sunset U-Drive UTV Hell’s Revenge Tour - 12
Exciting and Scenic Off-Road Guided Tour of Moab's Backcountry!!! - 13
Moab’s #1 Rated Guided U-Drive Hell’s Revenge Off-Road Tour - 14
Canyonlands National Park Backcountry Tour - 15
Arches National Park Backcountry 4X4 Tour - 16
Arches & Canyonlands Full Day 4X4 Combo - 17
Moab Hurrah Pass Scenic 4x4 Tour - 18
Canyonlands National Park Needles District by 4x4 - 19
Canyonlands National Park White Rim Trail by 4WD - 20
Utah Mighty 5 Adventure Bundle: 8 Self-Guided Audio Tours - 21
HIGHLY RATED U-DRIVE Moab Hell’s Revenge UTV Off-Road Adventure - 22
BEST! Hell's Revenge U-Drive 4X4 Tour in Moab +Dinosaur Tracks! - 23
HIGHLY RATED Arches National Park Sightseeing Tour From Moab Utah - 24
Top-Rated Moab You-Drive UTV Tour: Fins N Things & Hell’s Revenge - 25
Moab Afternoon Half Day Rafting Trip - Colorado River - 26
Canyonlands National Park Half-Day Tour from Moab - 27
Arches National Park 4x4 Adventure from Moab - 28
Moab Morning Half Day Rafting Trip - Colorado River - 29
You-Drive 4x4 UTV Adventure–Hell’s Revenge & Fins N’ Things, Moab - 30
The Moab Rope Swing
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Moab (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Moab's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -4–5 | 1 | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 54% | 12 | 188 | 2 | Moderate | 6 |
| Feb | -3–8 | 4 | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 40% | 16 | 197 | 4 | Quiet | 6 |
| Mar | 2–14 | 9 | 9 | 84 | 9.3 | 34% | 20 | 227 | 6 | Busy | 7 |
| Apr | 7–21 | 16 | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 18% | 21 | 267 | 7 | Quiet | 8 |
| May | 13–27 | 22 | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 15% | 22 | 303 | 9 | Quiet | 8 |
| Jun | 19–33 | 29 | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 14% | 22 | 310 | 10 | Quiet | 7 |
| Jul | 23–37 | 34 | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 17% | 19 | 316 | 11 | Quiet | 4 |
| Aug | 21–35 | 33 | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 20% | 18 | 292 | 9 | Peak | 5 |
| Sep | 16–31 | 28 | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 21% | 16 | 259 | 8 | Busy | 9 |
| Oct | 8–21 | 18 | 4 | 33 | 8.3 | 32% | 14 | 237 | 5 | Moderate | 9 |
| Nov | 0–11 | 8 | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 39% | 13 | 203 | 3 | Busy | 7 |
| Dec | -3–6 | 2 | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 52% | 11 | 179 | 2 | Moderate | 6 |
UV Index in Moab by Month
UV index in Moab peaks at 11 (very high) in July, dropping to 2 (low) in December. May, June, July, August reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
October
9/108–21°C (feels 18°C) · 4 rain days (33h) · 237 sun hours · 32% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
September
9/1016–31°C (feels 28°C) · 2 rain days (20h) · 259 sun hours · 21% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
May
8/1013–27°C (feels 22°C) · 2 rain days (13h) · 303 sun hours · 15% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
Every month
Show the other 9 months in detail
January
6/10-4–5°C (feels 1°C) · 5 rain days (53h) · 188 sun hours · 54% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 3 (moderate)
February
6/10-3–8°C (feels 4°C) · 5 rain days (48h) · 197 sun hours · 40% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate)
March
7/102–14°C (feels 9°C) · 9 rain days (84h) · 227 sun hours · 34% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 6 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
April
8/107–21°C (feels 16°C) · 2 rain days (25h) · 267 sun hours · 18% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
June
7/1019–33°C (feels 29°C) · 1 rain days (8h) · 310 sun hours · 14% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 10 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 12 (extreme)
July
4/1023–37°C (feels 34°C) · 1 rain days (5h) · 316 sun hours · 17% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 11 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 12 (extreme)
August
5/1021–35°C (feels 33°C) · 2 rain days (17h) · 292 sun hours · 20% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 9 (very high)
November
7/100–11°C (feels 8°C) · 3 rain days (32h) · 203 sun hours · 39% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
December
6/10-3–6°C (feels 2°C) · 5 rain days (47h) · 179 sun hours · 52% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 2 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Moab
When is the best time to visit Moab?
October is the highest-scoring month (9/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 8–21°C (4 rainy days). The top three months by score are October, September, May.
What is the worst time to visit Moab?
July is the lowest-scoring month (4/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 23–37°C (1 rainy day).
Is Moab too hot in summer?
2 months (July, August) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Moab?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in July and peaks in August. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Moab have good weather but fewer tourists?
April (climate 8/10, crowd index 25) and May (climate 8/10, crowd index 34) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Moab by month?
UV peaks at 11 (very high) in July and is lowest in December at 2 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 2, Feb 4, Mar 6, Apr 7, May 9, Jun 10, Jul 11, Aug 9, Sep 8, Oct 5, Nov 3, Dec 2. May, June, July, August reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Moab in July?
July is the peak UV month in Moab, with a daily-peak UV index of 11 (very high). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Moab on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. July is the worst case: typical days average UV 11 (very high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 12 (extreme) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: January, March, April, May, June, July, September, October. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.