Bryce Canyon National Park in August
In August, Bryce Canyon National Park averages a high of 78°F and a low of 50°F, with 1.9 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 280,000 people visit, the 5th busiest of 12 (very busy). Days are 13 hours 36 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 78° / 50°F
- Precipitation
- 1.9in
- Snow
- 0in
- Daylight
- 13h 36m
- Visitors
- 280,000
- Crowds
- Very busy
Best months for weather and crowds instead: May (very busy) and June (very busy).
Higher or lower in the park, expect a different picture: Kodachrome Basin Park, UT at 5,805 ft averages a August high of 88°F and a low of 51°F.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Bryce Canyon NP Hqrs, UT, 4.9 miles from the park's center, 7,890 ft. Second station lower down: Kodachrome Basin Park, UT, 5,805 ft, 11.5 miles. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in August
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion National Park | 98° / 69° | Busy | Very hot |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 88° / 63° | Moderate | Hot |
| Glen Canyon National Recreation Area | 97° / 69° | Busy | Very hot |
| Grand Canyon National Park | 82° / 50° | Very busy | Hot |
| Canyonlands National Park | 92° / 61° | Moderate | Very hot |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Bryce Canyon National Park on nps.gov
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