Capitol Reef National Park weather in August
August in Capitol Reef National Park: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Capitol Reef National Park · #157 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 86/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Capitol Reef National Park climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 30°C / 86°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 15°C / 58°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 28°C / 82°F | |
| Rainfall | 29 mm / 1.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 46% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.6 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 39 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Capitol Reef National Park in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Capitol Reef National Park?
- August in Capitol Reef National Park: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Capitol Reef National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
- What is the weather like in Capitol Reef National Park in August?
- In August, Capitol Reef National Park averages a daily high of 29.9°C and a low of 14.5°C, with about 28.6 mm of rain over roughly 6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Capitol Reef National Park in August?
- Capitol Reef National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in August.