Walking Weather in Salt Lake City, Utah
In Salt Lake City, the morning is usually your friend — head out before the heat builds and the day is yours. The easiest months are May, June, September, and October. Through January and July, aim for the warmest part of the day and keep it shorter.
When to walk, by season
Winter
Winter highs sit near 38°F with lows around 22°F — watch for ice and bundle up. Shorter daylight means walking a little earlier in the afternoon.
Spring
Spring runs 38–62°F at about 38% humidity — usually Salt Lake City's easiest walking. Watch for spring rain and pollen.
Summer
Summer highs near 93°F and 22% humidity make midday hard work — head out early or after sunset, and check the pavement before dog walks.
Fall
Fall eases to 38–63°F at about 38% humidity — often the best stretch of the year for an unhurried walk.
The months people ask about
The easy months to plan around, and the ones worth timing carefully in Salt Lake City.
Walking the dog in Salt Lake City
- •Summer pavement gets hot by midday despite low humidity
- •City Creek Canyon is a popular shaded canyon walk accessible from downtown
- •Winter inversions affect dogs too — limit outdoor time on poor air quality days
In a Salt Lake City summer the ground can get hot enough to burn paws. Walk Window's Dog Walker mode watches the ground as well as the air and tells you when to wait. Check today's pavement risk →
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best time to walk in Salt Lake City?
The most comfortable months to walk in Salt Lake City are May, June, September, October. Most days, the morning before the afternoon heat is your easiest window.
Is it too hot to walk in Salt Lake City in summer?
Summer middays in Salt Lake City can be hard going. The early morning and the cooler evening still work — that's the window to take.
When is the most comfortable season to walk in Salt Lake City?
Salt Lake City has a semi-arid with cold, snowy winters and hot, dry summers. The easiest walking lands in May and June, when the temperature and humidity are at their kindest.
