Best Time-of-Year
The best month at Little Cottonwood Canyon (Upper) is April, when temperatures average −3 to 6 °C (27–43 °F) and mid-day humidity sits around 51%. Expect cool days, with around 17 excellent days in a typical April. April, May, and October are the most reliable months.
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Month by Month
January
A typical January brings cold days, with around 3 excellent days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
February
A typical February brings cold days, with around 7 excellent days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
March
A typical March brings rainy, cold days, with around 11 excellent days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
April
April is the year's best month for climbing — expect cool days, with around 17 excellent days.
May
May is among the year's most reliable months — expect cool days, with around 23 excellent days.
June
A typical June brings dry, mild days, with around 27 excellent days.
July
A typical July brings dry, warm days, with around 21 excellent days.
August
A typical August brings mild days, with around 19 excellent days.
September
A typical September brings dry, mild days, with around 23 excellent days.
October
October is among the year's most reliable months — expect cool days, with around 19 excellent days.
November
A typical November brings cold days, with around 11 excellent days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
December
A typical December brings cold days, with around 8 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 | 3 | 8 | 20 | −9 to −2 °C 16–28 °F | 11 | 69% |
| February | 7 | 5 | 16 | −8 to −1 °C 18–31 °F | 10 | 64% |
| March | 11 | 6 | 14 | −5 to 3 °C 23–37 °F | 13 | 60% |
| April | 17 | 5 | 8 | −3 to 6 °C 27–43 °F | 9 | 51% |
| May | 23 | 3 | 5 | 2–12 °C 36–53 °F | 9 | 43% |
| June | 27 | 3 | 0 | 9–19 °C 47–66 °F | 5 | 32% |
| July | 21 | 10 | 0 | 14–24 °C 56–76 °F | 2 | 26% |
| August | 19 | 10 | 2 | 12–22 °C 54–71 °F | 8 | 36% |
| September | 23 | 6 | 1 | 9–18 °C 48–65 °F | 5 | 37% |
| October | 19 | 3 | 9 | 2–10 °C 36–51 °F | 8 | 48% |
| November | 11 | 7 | 12 | −4 to 3 °C 25–37 °F | 7 | 58% |
| December | 8 | 5 | 18 | −6 to 0 °C 21–32 °F | 11 | 66% |