Best Time to Visit Arches National Park

Plus we have 1, 2-, and 3-day Arches National Park itineraries to help you plan the things you’ll do each day:

• Arches National Park in One Day
• Two Days in Arches National Park
• Three Days in Arches National Park
• Arches National Park and Canyonlands in One Day

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A Photo Tour of Arches National Park

Take a visual tour through Arches National Park to see the stunning landscapes you’ll see when you visit!

Visiting Arches National Park

Most of the year you’ll enjoy fun outdoor things to Do at Arches National Park like scenic drives, hiking, biking, and photography. During the winter, the activities may be a bit more limited due to cold or snowy conditions!

When planning a Utah National Park vacation it’s important to be up-to-date with current weather and road conditions!

Use these resources to plan your Arches vacation:

• Visiting Arches National Park
• Arches National Park with Kids
• Arches National Park Hiking Trails
• Arches National Park Scenic Drive
• Arches National Park Photography

Timed Entry at Arches National Park

Arches is has a TIMED ENTRY program that runs April through October:

Timed entry tickets will be required to enter the park from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and will allow visitors to enter the park during a one-hour specified window of availability. After entering, visitors may stay in the park as long as they wish for the remainder of the day. Reservation holders may exit and re-enter the park on the same day with a correctly validated ticket.

Visitors can book reservations first-come, first-served on Recreation.gov. The park will release reservations three months in advance in monthly blocks.

If you don’t have a ticket, you can still enter the park BEFORE 6am or AFTER 5pm. Those are the best times for Arches National Park photography and avoiding the crowds anyway!

Visiting Arches National Park by Season

There are important things to know about visiting Arches during each season. Check out these lists of the things to do, and what to expect, at Arches during the spring, summer, fall and winter.

• Arches National Park in the Spring
• Arches National Park in the Summer
• Arches National Park in the Fall
• Arches National Park in the Winter

Visiting Arches National Park by Month

Check out these articles to know all about planning a trip to Arches during a specific month so you know in advance what to expect. You’ll find general travel information, list of things to do, packing checklist, travel tips, and weather information for each month at the park!

• Arches National Park in January 
• Arches National Park in February 
• Arches National Park in March 
• Arches National Park in April 
• Arches National Park in May
• Arches National Park in June
• Arches National Park in July
• Arches National Park in August
• Arches National Park in September
• Arches National Park in October 
• Arches National Park in November 
• Arches National Park in December

Arches National Park Weather

It’s important to be prepared for the Arches National Park weather you can expect each season and month of the year.

Do your research to know what it’s like visiting Arches National Park at various times of year so you can decide which season and month is best for you to plan your vacation to this stunning park!

• January: Highs 44 | Lows 22 degrees F
• February: Highs 52 | Lows 28 degrees F
• March: Highs 64 | Lows 35 degrees F
• April: Highs 71 | Lows 42 degrees F 
• May: Highs 82 | Lows 51 degrees F
• June: Highs 93 | Lows 60 degrees F
• July: Highs 100 | Lows 67 degrees F
• August: Highs 97 | Lows 66 degrees F
• September: Highs 85 | Lows 54 degrees F
• October: Highs 71 | Lows 40 degrees F
• November: Highs 55 | Lows 30 degrees F 
• December: Highs 45 | Lows 23 degrees F

Planning an Arches National Park Vacation:

• Arches National Park Travel Guide
• Best Time to Visit Arches National Park
• Things to Do at Arches National Park
• Arches National Park Packing List
• Arches National Park with Kids
• Arches National Park Photography
• Tours Near Moab, Utah

Where to Stay Near Arches National Park:

There are no hotels in Arches so most people stay in the nearby town of Moab. There are all types of lodging in and near Moab from budget-friendly hotels to higher-prices resorts. You’ll also find vacation rentals, a hostel, campgrounds and RV parks.

• Places to Stay Near Arches National Park
• Hotels Near Arches National Park
• Places to Stay Near Arches National Park with Kids
• Arches National Park Camping

Here are a few of our favorite places to stay near Arches:

• Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Moab – we enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this hotel due to its location close to Arches.
• Purple Sage – our all-time favorite place to stay in Moab – walking distance to shopping, full kitchen, and only 8 units so you don’t feel lost in a large hotel. 
• Red Cliffs Lodge – rooms up to 6 people – located 17 miles from Moab, this lodge is known for its beautiful location, winery and activities like horseback riding, fishing and more!
• Vacation Rentals Near Arches – we really like rentals with a kitchen, washer and dryer and amenities like a swimming pool and hot tub.