Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in August
In August, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area averages a high of 97°F and a low of 69°F, with 0.5 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 486,000 people visit, the 5th busiest of 12 (busy). Days are 13 hours 36 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 97° / 69°F
- Precipitation
- 0.5in
- Snow
- 0in
- Daylight
- 13h 36m
- Visitors
- 486,000
- Crowds
- Busy
Best months for weather and crowds instead: April (busy) and November (moderate).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Bullfrog Basin, UT, 10.1 miles from the park's center, 3,822 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in August
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol Reef National Park | 88° / 63° | Moderate | Hot |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | 78° / 50° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
| Canyonlands National Park | 92° / 61° | Moderate | Very hot |
| Arches National Park | 96° / 68° | Busy | Very hot |
| Grand Canyon National Park | 82° / 50° | Very busy | Hot |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Glen Canyon National Recreation Area on nps.gov
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