Bryce Canyon National Park: the best time to visit, by the numbers
Month-by-month crowds (official NPS counts) and weather (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Bryce Canyon National Park draws about 2.4 million recreation visits in a typical year (2016–2025 median). September is the peak month (about 367,000 visits); January is the quietest (about 32,000) — a 11-to-1 spread between busiest and quietest.
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| Month | Typical visits | Crowds | High / Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32,448 | quietest stretch | 37°F / 17°F | 1.9 in |
| February | 35,632 | quietest stretch | 39°F / 18°F | 1.7 in |
| March | 93,642 | quiet | 46°F / 23°F | 1.3 in |
| April | 200,582 | moderate | 54°F / 29°F | 0.8 in |
| May | 307,508 | busy | 63°F / 37°F | 0.9 in |
| June | 362,918 | busiest stretch | 75°F / 45°F | 0.5 in |
| July | 331,583 | busiest stretch | 80°F / 52°F | 1.6 in |
| August | 309,456 | busy | 78°F / 50°F | 1.9 in |
| September | 366,710 | busiest stretch | 70°F / 42°F | 1.8 in |
| October | 230,432 | busy | 58°F / 32°F | 1.7 in |
| November | 76,439 | quiet | 46°F / 23°F | 1.3 in |
| December | 47,968 | quietest stretch | 37°F / 17°F | 1.3 in |