When to go · Moab
Moab, month by month
The best months for Moab: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.5 °C / -7 °C, 4 rain days41 °F / 19 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).10 °C / -3 °C, 4 rain days50 °F / 27 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGreatInside Moab's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.17 °C / 2 °C, 5 rain days63 °F / 36 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Moab's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.22 °C / 6 °C, 5 rain days72 °F / 43 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Moab's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.28 °C / 11 °C, 5 rain days82 °F / 52 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.34 °C / 16 °C, 4 rain days93 °F / 61 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (extreme heat), and holiday weekends when beds sell out.37 °C / 20 °C, 6 rain days99 °F / 68 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (extreme heat), and holiday weekends when beds sell out.35 °C / 19 °C, 7 rain days95 °F / 66 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Moab's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.30 °C / 13 °C, 5 rain days86 °F / 55 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Moab's best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.22 °C / 6 °C, 5 rain days72 °F / 43 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.13 °C / 0 °C, 4 rain days55 °F / 32 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Mar–May, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.6 °C / -6 °C, 4 rain days43 °F / 21 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday