Canyonlands National Park weather in August
August in Canyonlands National Park: hot, dry, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Canyonlands National Park · #477 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 62/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Canyonlands National Park climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 34°C / 93°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 31°C / 88°F | |
| Rainfall | 11 mm / 0.4 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 2 days | |
| Humidity | 33% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | 7°C / 44°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.6 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 44 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Where is Canyonlands National Park?
Loading map…
Canyonlands National Park in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Canyonlands National Park?
- August in Canyonlands National Park: hot, dry, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Canyonlands National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (62/100).
- What is the weather like in Canyonlands National Park in August?
- In August, Canyonlands National Park averages a daily high of 33.8°C and a low of 20°C, with about 10.7 mm of rain over roughly 2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Canyonlands National Park in August?
- Canyonlands National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in August.