Salt Lake City weather
At 4:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 16°C (61°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 9 PM, 4 AM, 5 AM, 1 PM (11.6 mm total). Best months for weather: Jun–Sep. Salt Lake City sits 1302 m (4,272 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Salt Lake City, Utah, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 7%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 9 PM, 4 AM, 5 AM, 1 PM (11.6 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Salt Lake City weather
Is it raining in Salt Lake City right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 16° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 9 PM, 4 AM, 5 AM, 1 PM (11.6 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Salt Lake City this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 9–16° and lows of 5–9°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Salt Lake City lately?
In the past 7 days, Salt Lake City had 1 rainy day and 3.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Salt Lake City?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Salt Lake City weather by month
When is the best time to visit Salt Lake City?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Salt Lake City is Jun–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 0°C (32°F) in December to 31°C (88°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Salt Lake City?
April is the wettest month, with about 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 16 mm (0.6 in).
What is the hottest month in Salt Lake City?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (88°F) and lows of 17°C (62°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 0°C (32°F) and lows of -9°C (17°F).
Does Salt Lake City have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is April at about 66 mm (2.6 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months