Canyonlands National Park in August
In August, Canyonlands National Park averages a high of 92°F and a low of 61°F, with 1.0 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 64,000 people visit, the 8th busiest of 12 (moderate). Days are 13 hours 39 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 92° / 61°F
- Precipitation
- 1.0in
- Snow
- 0in
- Daylight
- 13h 39m
- Visitors
- 64,000
- Crowds
- Moderate
Best months for weather and crowds instead: March (busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Canyonlands-the Needles, UT, 9.8 miles from the park's center, 4,906 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in August
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arches National Park | 96° / 68° | Busy | Very hot |
| Capitol Reef National Park | 88° / 63° | Moderate | Hot |
| Glen Canyon National Recreation Area | 97° / 69° | Busy | Very hot |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 84° / 57° | Busy | Hot |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 81° / 52° | Busy | Hot |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Canyonlands National Park on nps.gov
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