AI-generatedPark City, Utah at a glance
- Best time
- Jun, Aug – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 28°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,660 h
- Rain a year
- 734 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−7 / UTC−6
- Elevation
- 2,141 m
Climate in Park City, Utah
Park City, Utah has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at −2 °C. With around 2,660 hours of sunshine a year, Park City, Utah is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 10.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June, August – September
Best for skiing: December – April
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 2°
- Midday, 13:00: about 11°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
- Evening, 20:00: about 8°
- Night, 23:00: about 5°
07:3618:48
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:19–08:13 · evening 18:11–19:04
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:08–07:19 · evening 19:04–19:15
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Park City, Utah in October?
In October, Park City, Utah is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 62 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Park City, Utah.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 12 min07:36 – 18:48
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 41 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 4 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−6America/Denver
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %66 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %58 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %64 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Park City, Utah
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.5 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Park City, Utah, 58 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Park City, Utah
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 50 min
- Olive skin
- about 65 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Park City, Utah: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Park City, Utah has about 9 rainy days with 62 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Park City, Utah
How breezy and how cloudy Park City, Utah is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Park City, Utah typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 41 % of the sky over Park City, Utah: mostly sunny, with about 6.5 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Park City, Utah
How often the day gets hot in Park City, Utah (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Park City, Utah has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 13 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Park City, Utah
When Park City, Utah is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Park City, Utah has about 4 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 18 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 40 out of 100: possible. On the slopes at about 2,700 m, the ski season usually runs Dec – Apr.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Park City, Utah
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 1°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in December (−12°), the warmest in July (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September to June, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 17 | −2° | −11° | 4.4 h | 12 | 81 |
| FebruaryFeb | 22 | −1° | −9° | 5.2 h | 11 | 70 |
| MarchMar | 24 | 4° | −6° | 6.5 h | 12 | 75 |
| AprilApr | 32 | 7° | −3° | 7.5 h | 13 | 79 |
| MayMay | 72 | 14° | 1° | 8.8 h | 12 | 73 |
| JuneJun | 93 | 22° | 7° | 10.8 h | 7 | 41 |
| JulyJul | 77 | 28° | 12° | 10.9 h | 5 | 26 |
| AugustAug | 85 | 26° | 12° | 9.5 h | 7 | 39 |
| SeptemberSep | 91 | 21° | 7° | 8.3 h | 7 | 51 |
| OctoberOct | 64 | 13° | 1° | 6.5 h | 9 | 62 |
| NovemberNov | 25 | 4° | −7° | 5.0 h | 9 | 60 |
| DecemberDec | 18 | −2° | −12° | 4.0 h | 11 | 78 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
40.65° N, 111.50° W · 2,141 m · America/Denver
Best time to visit Park City, Utah
The best time to visit Park City, Utah is in June and from August to September. Hiking and mountain trips are best in June and from August to September, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is January with 81 mm of precipitation.
Park City, Utah through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Park City, Utah in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 4–14 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Park City, Utah in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 22–28 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Park City, Utah in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 4–21 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Park City, Utah in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- -2–-1 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Park City, Utah for you.
Your best months: June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Park City, Utah
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Park City, Utah: score 93 against 64. In June, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. June has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 64 | 93better |
| Day high | 13° | 22° |
| Night low | 1° | 7° |
| Sunshine | 6.5 h | 10.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 7better |
| Rainfall | 62 mm | 41 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Jun, Aug – Sep
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Oct – May
Snow on 2 or more days
Best for skiing
Dec – Apr
Estimated snow conditions on slopes at about 2,700 m, from snowfall, temperature and sunshine. A climate estimate, not a snow report.
Park City, Utah month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
17January-2° · 4 h
In January, Park City, Utah is freezing cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 81 mm. Snow falls on about 11 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Park City, Utah.
Park City, Utah in January22February-1° · 5 h
In February, Park City, Utah is freezing cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 11 days, totalling 70 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Park City, Utah.
Park City, Utah in February24March4° · 7 h
In March, Park City, Utah is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 75 mm. Snow falls on about 11 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Park City, Utah.
Park City, Utah in March32April7° · 8 h
In April, Park City, Utah is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 79 mm in total. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Park City, Utah.
Park City, Utah in April72May14° · 9 h
In May, Park City, Utah is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 73 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Park City, Utah.
Park City, Utah in May93June22° · 11 h
In June, Park City, Utah is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Park City, Utah.
Park City, Utah in June77July28° · 11 h
In July, Park City, Utah is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 26 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Park City, Utah.
Park City, Utah in July85August26° · 10 h
In August, Park City, Utah is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Park City, Utah.
Park City, Utah in August91September21° · 8 h
In September, Park City, Utah is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Park City, Utah.
Park City, Utah in September64October13° · 7 h
In October, Park City, Utah is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 62 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Park City, Utah.
Park City, Utah in October25November4° · 5 h
In November, Park City, Utah is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 60 mm in total. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Park City, Utah.
Park City, Utah in November18December-2° · 4 h
In December, Park City, Utah is freezing cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−12 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 11 days, totalling 78 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Park City, Utah.
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Park City vs. Salt Lake City
In October Salt Lake City has the better holiday weather (score 87 vs. 64). During the day Salt Lake City is 5 °C warmer than Park City.
| in October | Park City | Salt Lake City |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 64 | 87 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 18° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 7 |
| Best time | Jun, Aug – Sep | May – Jun, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
USA in October: the best places
In October, Park City, Utah ranks 22 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3Sedona23°97
- 4Page (Lake Powell)21°96
- 5Sacramento25°96
- 6Moab21°95
- 7Reno19°95
- 8Albuquerque22°94
- 22Park CityThis page13°64
Planning a trip to Park City, Utah
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Park City, Utah in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Park City, Utah has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (ski score 100) and its weakest during October half-term (score 64).
- 100
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent · ski conditionsBest holidays
- 6 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Good for: Skiing
- 76
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 82
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 10.0 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
- 64
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 13 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 92
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent · ski conditions
- −2 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Skiing
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 55 min
- Distance
- 7,800 km
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (7 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Park City, Utah
When is the best time to visit Park City, Utah?
The best time to visit Park City, Utah is in June and from August to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Park City, Utah?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at −2 °C.
When does it rain most in Park City, Utah?
The wettest month is January with 81 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 26 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Park City, Utah get?
Park City, Utah gets around 2,660 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 10.9 hours a day; in December there are 4.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Park City, Utah in?
Park City, Utah uses the time zone America/Denver: UTC−7 in January and UTC−6 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Park City, Utah?
A nonstop flight from London to Park City, Utah takes about 9 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,800 km.
Which school holidays are best for Park City, Utah?
Park City, Utah has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (ski score 100) and its weakest during October half-term (score 64). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 100 (Ski), May half-term 76, Summer holidays 82, October half-term 64, Christmas holidays 92 (Ski).
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