Activities. Both of these Parks offer great outdoor activities for all ages. For canyoneering and rappelling, Zion beats Bryce. You'll find world-class hiking in either Park, but in Zion you can find yourself hiking through streams or on sandstone ledges, like Angels Landing – one of the scariest hikes in the world!
When to visitZion National Park is open every day of the year, 24 hours a day. The most popular months to visit are April through October, when the shuttle busses are running in Zion Canyon. Spring, summer and fall will be more crowded than winter.
The best time to visit Bryce National Park is May through September. Bryce National Park is open 24 hours a day, year-round, but from October through May, some roads, campgrounds and other visitor facilities are closed or operate on reduced hours.
Weather in OctoberThe average temperature for Zion Canyon is a high of 52, and a low of 29 degrees Fahrenheit (11/-1 degrees Celsius). In Kolob Canyons, the average temperature is a high of 52, and a low of 27 degrees Fahrenheit (11/-2 degrees Celsius). On average, it rains or snows 7 days in January.
Cardigans, Fall Sweaters and Light JacketsLayers are your best friend and will prevent getting a chill or heat stroke while you're out and about exploring the city. Cardigans and light jackets are perfect for fall outfits to wear in Salt Lake City.
In October, in Bryce Canyon National Park, it is snowing for 1.2 days. Throughout October, 2.9" (73.7mm) of snow is accumulated.
What to Pack for Utah National Park Vacations
- Sturdy Water Shoes for Hiking Rivers and Rafting.
- Blacklight Flashlight to See Scorpions.
- A Sun Hat, Sunglasses and Sunscreen.
- Rain Jacket.
- Sturdy Hiking Boots.
- A Large Water Jug.
- A Couple of Water Bottles or a Hydration System.
- Warm and Cold Clothing Layers.
If you're visiting during the cold months between October and April, water temperatures can drop down to 40 or even 30 degrees, so wearing a wetsuit or drysuit is a good idea.
The tables below give monthly averages for rainfall plus
snowfall during
September at cities, towns and parks in
Utah.
North - Central Utah.
| Days | 6 |
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| Place | Nephi |
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| Inches | 1.2 |
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| Millimetres | 30 |
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Average Weather in September in Salt Lake City Utah, United States. Daily high temperatures decrease by 13°F, from 86°F to 73°F, rarely falling below 60°F or exceeding 93°F. Daily low temperatures decrease by 12°F, from 61°F to 50°F, rarely falling below 40°F or exceeding 70°F.
In most years, Phoenix averages a daily maximum temperature for October that's between 86 and 92 degrees Fahrenheit (30 to 34 degrees Celsius). The minimum temperature usually falls between 62 and 67 °F (17 to 19 °C). The days at Phoenix cool more rapidly during October.
In most years, Denver averages a daily maximum temperature for October that's between 61 and 69 degrees Fahrenheit (16 to 20 degrees Celsius). The minimum temperature usually falls between 34 and 38 °F (1 to 3 °C). By the end of the month, the temperature has dropped around 11 °F (6 °C) below what it was at the start.
- The Heart of Adventure. MONTICELLO, UTAH.
- THE NORTH COUNTRY. SNOWBASIN & POWDER MOUNTAIN.
- LOCAL WOODSY LODGE. DANIEL'S SUMMIT.
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- NATURE'S MOST IMPRESSIVE SANDSTONE SCULPTURES. MONUMENT VALLEY.
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- Zion National Park. Zion National Park.
- Arches National Park. Arches National Park.
- Monument Valley. Monument Valley | Photo Copyright: Lana Law.
- Canyonlands National Park.
- Bryce Canyon National Park.
- Salt Lake City and the Mormon Temple.
- Park City and nearby Ski Resorts.
- Moab.
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- Utah Scones. Wally Gobetz/flickr.
- Bear Lake Raspberries. Sea Turtle/flickr.
- Fernwood Mint Sandwiches. Fernwood Candy.
- Utah Tomatoes. THOR/flickr.
- Pastrami Burgers. Bill Walsh/flickr.
- Ice Cream Shakes. Ruairí/flickr.
- Green Jello. FraserElliot/flickr.
- Utah Corn.
Enjoy breathtaking fall colors in Utah Valley with the whole family by hiking or biking scenic trails, fishing on serene rivers, getting lost in corn mazes, and so much more. There's plenty to eat too: fresh-harvested apples, giant squash, and prize-winning pumpkins. Come explore Utah Valley and find your happy here.
Recommended hotels
- Quality Inn Sprindale.
- Quality Inn Bryce Canyon.
- Comfort Suites Kanab.
- Quality Inn Moab.
- Zion Ponderosa.
- Zion Mountain Ranch.
- Cable Mountain Lodge.
- Cliffrose Lodge.
- The Utah State Capitol Building has some of the best views of Salt Lake's sunsets.
- Memory Grove Park in City Creek Canyon.
- City Creek Canyon is perfect for hiking and biking.
- Enjoy the peaceful fountains at City Creek Center while you admire the Autumn leaves.
- Drive or bike and take in the sights of Millcreek Canyon.
The Ultimate Utah Summer Family Bucket list
- Experience an All-Time Picnic at Snowbird.
- Float the Provo River.
- Blues, Brews, and BBQ at Snowbasin Resort.
- Explore the Timpanogos Caves National Monument.
- Alpine Slide, Mini Golf, Zip Line, Climbing Wall and MORE at Park City Mountain.
- Spend the day at Bear Lake State Park.
- Hike Lakes Mary, Catherine and Martha at Brighton.
- Track pants, capris, zip-off pants, yoga pants, or hiking pant.
- Long underwear. No cotton under the dry pants or drysuits. (Under Armor®, Capilene® etc.)
- Light rain/wind jacket.
- Fleece jacket for the cool morning.
- Warm/knit hat/beanie.
- Warm gloves.
August can be pretty dang toasty, often breaking 100F during the day. This is also monsoon season, so Summer nights can indeed be muggy and somewhat nasty. You might also consider a shorter stay in Zion and a night or two at Bryce National Park, which is at around 8,000 feet elevation and reasonably cool all summer.
To prepare for chilly mornings and scorching afternoons, it is best to bring clothes that are suitable for both temperatures. Bring a light jacket and a pair of long pants, as well as plenty of shorts, short-sleeved shirts, tank tops and other light clothing to help keep you cool during the day.
Capitol Reef National Park is Utah's quieter, smaller and lesser known of the epic 'Mighty 5 national parks road trip circuit'. But that doesn't mean it's any less worth visiting than the other players in the game. This one day Capitol Reef National Park itinerary will help you plan your trip to perfection.
McCarran International Airport
Things to Do in Salt Lake City in October
- 01 of 06. Peruse Local Farmers Markets. Salt Lake City Farmers Market.
- 02 of 06. Relish in the Sounds of Utah Opera.
- 03 of 06. See the Utah Symphony Live.
- 04 of 06. Visit One of SLC's Iconic Music Venues.
- Continue to 5 of 6 below.
- 05 of 06. Drink and Be Merry at Snowbird's Oktoberfest.
- 06 of 06. Cheer on Utah Utes football.
