When to visit Bryce Canyon without the crowds
Bryce Canyon (Utah, United States) is calmest in January, February, March, November and December: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in May, June, July, August and September. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals.
Best months
Dec–Mar
When everyone heads home
The second half of October.
Tip
Snow-dusted hoodoos are the park's best photo; at 2,400 m winter nights drop to −10 °C.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2/5 · calm ✦ | 1 °C (33 °F) | New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| February | 2/5 · calm ✦ | 2 °C (36 °F) | Bryce Canyon Winter Festival (February), Presidents Day |
| March | 2/5 · calm | 6 °C (42 °F) | |
| April | 3/5 · moderate | 12 °C (53 °F) | |
| May | 4/5 · busy | 18 °C (64 °F) | Memorial Day |
| June | 4/5 · busy | 26 °C (78 °F) | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| July | 4/5 · busy | 28 °C (83 °F) | Independence Day |
| August | 4/5 · busy | 26 °C (80 °F) | |
| September | 4/5 · busy | 23 °C (73 °F) | Labour Day |
| October | 3/5 · moderate | 16 °C (60 °F) | |
| November | 2/5 · calm | 8 °C (47 °F) | Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day |
| December | 1/5 · calm ✦ | 3 °C (37 °F) | Christmas Day |
✦ = something special to see.
What to see, and when
- Snow on the hoodoos: the canyon at its prettiest and emptiest (Dec–Feb).
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. Includes official tourism statistics (National Park Service, Bryce Canyon National Park, 2023-2025). How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Bryce Canyon without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually December (crowds 1/5). In December the average high is 3 °C (37 °F). All the calm months: January, February, March, November and December.
When is Bryce Canyon most crowded?
The busiest season is May, June, July, August and September. The second half of October.
What is the weather like in Bryce Canyon?
Average highs range from 1 °C (33 °F) in January to 28 °C (83 °F) in July, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What is there to see in Bryce Canyon by season?
Snow on the hoodoos: the canyon at its prettiest and emptiest (Dec–Feb).
What festivals are there in Bryce Canyon?
The main ones: Bryce Canyon Winter Festival (February) (February).
More places in Utah
- Zion calm in January, February and December; busiest in April, May, June, July, August and September
- Moab & Arches calm in January, February and December; busiest in April, May, June, July, September and October