Best time to visit Park City
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.
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 Park City
6 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Park City).
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Park City UTV Off Road Adventure - 2
Privately Guided Scenic Mountain Hike - 3
Park City: Little Deer Creek Falls UTV Adventure (4 Seater RZR) - 4
Park City: Family Friendly Xpedition Adventure (5 Seater) - 5
Guided Fly Fishing Experience in Park City - 6
Private Photo Workshop and Sightseeing in Wasatch Mountains
Last refreshed 2026-06-14.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Park City (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 Park City'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 | -9–-1 | -5 | 14 | 187 | 13.4 | 66% | 9 | 153 | 2 | Quiet | 7 |
| Feb | -9–-1 | -5 | 11 | 164 | 14.9 | 60% | 11 | 169 | 3 | Quiet | 8 |
| Mar | -6–2 | -1 | 15 | 206 | 13.7 | 60% | 11 | 204 | 5 | Quiet | 7 |
| Apr | -3–7 | 3 | 10 | 121 | 12.1 | 55% | 11 | 248 | 7 | Quiet | 9 |
| May | 2–13 | 10 | 13 | 111 | 8.5 | 51% | 12 | 293 | 8 | Quiet | 7 |
| Jun | 9–21 | 19 | 12 | 94 | 7.8 | 39% | 12 | 308 | 9 | Quiet | 3 |
| Jul | 14–27 | 25 | 11 | 70 | 6.4 | 32% | 11 | 321 | 10 | Quiet | 2 |
| Aug | 13–25 | 24 | 12 | 89 | 7.4 | 38% | 11 | 290 | 9 | Busy | 2 |
| Sep | 9–21 | 19 | 10 | 81 | 8.1 | 38% | 11 | 263 | 7 | Moderate | 3 |
| Oct | 2–13 | 10 | 7 | 90 | 12.9 | 47% | 11 | 218 | 5 | Quiet | 7 |
| Nov | -5–4 | 1 | 8 | 104 | 13.0 | 57% | 10 | 175 | 3 | Peak | 9 |
| Dec | -8–1 | -3 | 11 | 170 | 15.5 | 61% | 10 | 151 | 2 | Peak | 8 |
UV Index in Park City by Month
UV index in Park City peaks at 10 (very high) in July, dropping to 2 (low) in December. 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
November
9/10-5–4°C (feels 1°C) · 8 rain days (104h) · 175 sun hours · 57% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
April
9/10-3–7°C (feels 3°C) · 10 rain days (121h) · 248 sun hours · 55% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
February
8/10-9–-1°C (feels -5°C) · 11 rain days (164h) · 169 sun hours · 60% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate)
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January
7/10-9–-1°C (feels -5°C) · 14 rain days (187h) · 153 sun hours · 66% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
March
7/10-6–2°C (feels -1°C) · 15 rain days (206h) · 204 sun hours · 60% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 7 (high)
May
7/102–13°C (feels 10°C) · 13 rain days (111h) · 293 sun hours · 51% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 10 (very high)
June
3/109–21°C (feels 19°C) · 12 rain days (94h) · 308 sun hours · 39% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (extreme)
July
2/1014–27°C (feels 25°C) · 11 rain days (70h) · 321 sun hours · 32% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 10 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (extreme)
August
2/1013–25°C (feels 24°C) · 12 rain days (89h) · 290 sun hours · 38% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 9 (very high)
September
3/109–21°C (feels 19°C) · 10 rain days (81h) · 263 sun hours · 38% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
October
7/102–13°C (feels 10°C) · 7 rain days (90h) · 218 sun hours · 47% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
December
8/10-8–1°C (feels -3°C) · 11 rain days (170h) · 151 sun hours · 61% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 2 (low)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Park City
When is the best time to visit Park City?
November is the highest-scoring month (9/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: -5–4°C (8 rainy days). The top three months by score are November, April, February.
What is the worst time to visit Park City?
August is the lowest-scoring month (2/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 13–25°C (12 rainy days).
Is Park City too hot in summer?
4 months (June, July, August, September) 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 Park City?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in April and peaks in November. 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 Park City have good weather but fewer tourists?
April (climate 9/10, crowd index 0) and February (climate 8/10, crowd index 2) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Park City by month?
UV peaks at 10 (very high) in July and is lowest in December at 2 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 2, Feb 3, Mar 5, Apr 7, May 8, Jun 9, Jul 10, Aug 9, Sep 7, Oct 5, Nov 3, Dec 2. 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 Park City in July?
July is the peak UV month in Park City, with a daily-peak UV index of 10 (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 Park City 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 10 (very high), but the top 10% of days reach UV 11 (extreme) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Park City bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 1 month: April. The worst month is April with a typical-day mean of 10 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 15 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.