Where to climbZion National Park
Zion's out Mon 16: rain's forecast (0.58"). Zion's out Tue 17, Wed 18: it rained Monday and the sandstone needs to dry. Best Sun 8–Sun 15, Thu 19–Sat 28: 42–72°F at The Confluence.
canyousend.org right now: Likely dry. Gauges and details
Next 3 weeks by sector
Kolob Canyon
Sandstone · 6,008 ft · 55 climbs · multipitch · exposed
- Su 895
- Mo 997
- Tu 1098
- We 1197
- Th 1296
- Fr 1396
- Sa 1493
- Su 1586
- Mo 16✕
- Tu 17✕
- We 18✕
- Th 1990
- Fr 2093
- Sa 2195
- Su 2295
- Mo 2394
- Tu 2496
- We 2596
- Th 2695
- Fr 2794
- Sa 2893
Short Stuff Crag
Sandstone · 4,177 ft · 12 climbs · sheltered
- Su 893
- Mo 995
- Tu 1098
- We 1194
- Th 1293
- Fr 1398
- Sa 1495
- Su 1589
- Mo 16✕
- Tu 17✕
- We 18✕
- Th 1996
- Fr 2096
- Sa 2197
- Su 2298
- Mo 2397
- Tu 2498
- We 2598
- Th 2697
- Fr 2797
- Sa 2896
Confluence, The
Sandstone · 4,856 ft · 17 climbs · sheltered
- Su 895
- Mo 997
- Tu 1099
- We 1196
- Th 1295
- Fr 1399
- Sa 1495
- Su 1589
- Mo 16✕
- Tu 17✕
- We 18✕
- Th 1995
- Fr 2096
- Sa 2197
- Su 2298
- Mo 2397
- Tu 2498
- We 2598
- Th 2697
- Fr 2797
- Sa 2896
Angel's Landing
Sandstone · 5,259 ft · 11 climbs · multipitch · exposed
- Su 893
- Mo 995
- Tu 1097
- We 1195
- Th 1294
- Fr 1396
- Sa 1493
- Su 1586
- Mo 16✕
- Tu 17✕
- We 18✕
- Th 1992
- Fr 2093
- Sa 2195
- Su 2296
- Mo 2395
- Tu 2496
- We 2596
- Th 2695
- Fr 2795
- Sa 2893
Moonlight Buttress
Sandstone · 5,456 ft · 7 climbs · multipitch · exposed · faces W verify
- Su 894
- Mo 996
- Tu 1097
- We 1196
- Th 1296
- Fr 1396
- Sa 1493
- Su 1586
- Mo 16✕
- Tu 17✕
- We 18✕
- Th 1989
- Fr 2093
- Sa 2194
- Su 2295
- Mo 2394
- Tu 2495
- We 2595
- Th 2693
- Fr 2793
- Sa 2891
Temple of Sinawava
Sandstone · 5,033 ft · 15 climbs · multipitch · sheltered
- Su 893
- Mo 995
- Tu 1097
- We 1194
- Th 1293
- Fr 1396
- Sa 1493
- Su 1586
- Mo 16✕
- Tu 17✕
- We 18✕
- Th 1992
- Fr 2093
- Sa 2195
- Su 2296
- Mo 2395
- Tu 2497
- We 2597
- Th 2696
- Fr 2796
- Sa 2894
Weather
| Day | High/low | Rain | Gusts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Nov 8 | 65°/45° | 0% | 19 mph | |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 64°/47° | 0% | 13 mph | NWS |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 63°/45° | 0% | 10 mph | NWS |
| Wed, Nov 11 | 64°/45° | 0% | 6 mph | NWS |
| Thu, Nov 12 | 65°/48° | 0% | 5 mph | NWS |
| Fri, Nov 13 | 61°/47° | 7% | 5 mph | NWS |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 58°/47° | 23% | 6 mph | NWS |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 56°/46° | 56% · 0.02" | 9 mph | NWS |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 49°/37° | 65% · 0.58" | 26 mph | trend |
| Tue, Nov 17 | 45°/34° | 60% | 6 mph | trend |
| Wed, Nov 18 | 47°/33° | 24% · 0.09" | 7 mph | trend |
| Thu, Nov 19 | 45°/32° | 28% | 7 mph | trend |
| Fri, Nov 20 | 50°/40° | 29% · 0.01" | 8 mph | trend |
| Sat, Nov 21 | 48°/38° | 18% · 0.01" | 8 mph | trend |
| Sun, Nov 22 | 52°/39° | 13% | 10 mph | trend |
| Mon, Nov 23 | 48°/41° | 19% · 0.01" | 7 mph | trend |
| Tue, Nov 24 | 49°/27° | 10% of years | 21 mph | typical |
| Wed, Nov 25 | 49°/26° | 10% of years | 20 mph | typical |
| Thu, Nov 26 | 49°/28° | 20% of years | 23 mph | typical |
| Fri, Nov 27 | 49°/27° | 20% of years | 23 mph | typical |
| Sat, Nov 28 | 49°/28° | 30% of years | 27 mph | typical |
Temperatures at about 5,259 ft. Each sector's own height is used for its scores.
Where to camp
Coldest night at camp: about 48°F.
- Watchman Campground (NPS) developed
Booking: Reservations required, up to 6 months ahead on Recreation.gov. Full nearly every night in season. NPS: Campgrounds in Zion
- South Campground (NPS) developed
Booking: Reopened May 29, 2026. Reservations required, up to 14 days ahead. NPS news: South Campground reopens May 29, 2026
- BLM land near Hurricane and Virgin dispersed
Booking: First-come verify
Water: None verify
Access
- Permits are required for all overnight climbs. Day climbs don't need one. NPS: Climbing in Zion
- Some routes close for nesting raptors, usually March 1 to mid-to-late summer. Check the park's closure list. NPS: Climbing in Zion
- Summer can top 100°F even on shaded walls, and monsoon storms are common. NPS: Climbing in Zion
Check before you go
- Zion Canyon Scenic Drive: private cars aren't allowed during shuttle season. Check this year's shuttle dates.
- OpenBeta's Zion list is thin (mostly big-wall classics); route counts here undercount the park.
- BLM land near Hurricane and Virgin, booking: First-come: Which areas are open is unconfirmed.
- BLM land near Hurricane and Virgin, water: None
- Kolob Canyon: Kolob Canyons has its own entrance off I-15, away from the main canyon.