Ski resort · United States
Best time to visit Canyons Resort
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The ski season in Canyons Resort typically runs December–February, when there is snow on the ground and it is cold enough. For a visit without snow, the best time is June–September, with daytime temperatures around 27°C.
Canyons Resort at a glance: warmest in July with daytime temperatures around 29°C and coolest in January (0°C). The wettest month is December (81 mm) and the driest July (17 mm), with about 620 mm of rain a year. Sunniest in September.
Canyons Resort
2,320 mThe climate in Canyons Resort through the year
When to go
Canyons Resort scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in June–September, peaking at 94 out of 100 in June. A typical June day reaches 23°C and the night falls to 4°C, with rain on about 5 days and clear sky 53 % of the time. May and October are a fair alternative, with scores of 60–64. The lowest score is in December (35), when days are cool at around 0°C.
Seasons and rain
The seasons are sharply different: a July day (29°C) is about 29 degrees warmer than a January day (0°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in October–May. December is the wettest month with 81 mm and July the driest with 17 mm, out of about 620 mm a year. Snow typically lies on the ground in December–May, deepest in March (about 90 cm).
Daylight
Daylight lasts from about 9.5 hours in December to 15 hours in June. Canyons Resort lies about 2,300 m above sea level, which makes it roughly 15 degrees cooler than the lowlands around it.
By type of trip
The best months change with what you want to do. Each of Eddigo’s trip types has its own preferred daytime temperature and its own weights for rain, humidity and sun. Canyons Resort scores 65 or more in these months:
- Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): June–September, up to 90
- City break (15–25 °C): May–October, up to 94
- Hiking (10–22 °C): April–October, up to 87
- Cooler weather (10–20 °C): March–June and September–November, up to 93
- Skiing: snow cover and cold enough in December–February
How it compares
Of the 366 destinations Eddigo covers in the United States, Canyons Resort is the 153rd coolest over the year and the 113th driest. In June, when Canyons Resort scores 94, Sundance Resort (33 km away) scores 94 and Snowbasin (64 km away) scores 93. See where to go in June for the best destinations that month.
Month by month
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Rain | Wet days (≥ 1 mm) | Sun | Daylight | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36 | 0° | −12° | 75 mm | 9 | 29 % | 10 h | Cold and snowy · ski conditions |
| February | 39 | 1° | −12° | 69 mm | 8 | 31 % | 11 h | Cold and snowy · ski conditions |
| March | 36 | 6° | −7° | 65 mm | 9 | 33 % | 12 h | Chilly and snowy |
| April | 37 | 10° | −5° | 62 mm | 9 | 34 % | 13 h | Chilly |
| May | 64 | 17° | −1° | 45 mm | 7 | 39 % | 15 h | Mild |
| June | 94 | 23° | 4° | 25 mm | 4 | 53 % | 15 h | Pleasantly warm |
| July | 90 | 29° | 9° | 17 mm | 4 | 58 % | 15 h | Warm |
| August | 90 | 27° | 7° | 31 mm | 5 | 57 % | 14 h | Warm |
| September | 89 | 22° | 3° | 38 mm | 6 | 62 % | 12 h | Pleasantly warm |
| October | 60 | 14° | −3° | 49 mm | 6 | 50 % | 11 h | Mild |
| November | 44 | 6° | −9° | 59 mm | 7 | 36 % | 10 h | Chilly and snowy |
| December | 35 | 0° | −12° | 81 mm | 10 | 29 % | 9 h | Cold and snowy · ski conditions |
The score (0–100) is calculated from a range of variables, and changes with your preferences.
Climate averages 2016–2025 (ERA5, CRU TS). Sea temperature from ERA5. Not a forecast. Elevation: 2,317 m. Coordinates: 40.69, -111.55.