Best Time-of-Year
The best month at Little Cottonwood Canyon (Lower) is April, when temperatures average 1–11 °C (34–51 °F) and mid-day humidity sits around 45%. Expect cool days, with around 19 excellent days in a typical April. April, May, and November are the most reliable months.
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Month by Month
January
A typical January brings cold days, with around 6 excellent days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
February
A typical February brings cold days, with around 9 excellent days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
March
A typical March brings rainy, cool days, with around 13 excellent days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
April
April is the year's best month for climbing — expect cool days, with around 19 excellent days.
May
May is among the year's most reliable months — expect mild days, with around 24 excellent days.
June
A typical June brings dry, warm days, with around 23 excellent days.
July
A typical July brings dry, warm days, with around 5 excellent days.
August
A typical August brings warm days, with around 9 excellent days.
September
A typical September brings dry, mild days, with around 18 excellent days.
October
A typical October brings cool days, with around 20 excellent days.
November
November is among the year's most reliable months — expect cool days, with around 13 excellent days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
December
A typical December brings cold days, with around 10 excellent days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
A Typical Year
| Month | Excellent Days | Viable Days | Off Days | Temperature | Wet Days | Mid-Day Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6 | 7 | 18 | −6 to 1 °C 22–33 °F | 11 | 67% |
| February | 9 | 5 | 14 | −5 to 3 °C 23–37 °F | 10 | 60% |
| March | 13 | 5 | 13 | −1 to 7 °C 30–44 °F | 13 | 55% |
| April | 19 | 4 | 7 | 1–11 °C 34–51 °F | 9 | 45% |
| May | 24 | 3 | 4 | 6–16 °C 43–61 °F | 9 | 38% |
| June | 23 | 7 | 0 | 12–24 °C 53–74 °F | 4 | 28% |
| July | 5 | 26 | 0 | 17–29 °C 63–84 °F | 1 | 22% |
| August | 9 | 20 | 2 | 16–27 °C 60–80 °F | 7 | 31% |
| September | 18 | 11 | 1 | 12–23 °C 54–73 °F | 4 | 32% |
| October | 20 | 3 | 8 | 5–14 °C 41–58 °F | 8 | 45% |
| November | 13 | 7 | 10 | −1 to 6 °C 30–44 °F | 7 | 54% |
| December | 10 | 5 | 16 | −3 to 3 °C 26–38 °F | 11 | 63% |