Salt Lake Temple
Religious Site Major Latter-day Saints temple in Salt Lake City
On Temple Square in Salt Lake City, the Salt Lake Temple anchors the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; tourists visit the square’s visitor centers, gardens and museum exhibits, while the temple interior remains restricted to members.
The Salt Lake Temple is the largest and most prominent temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, located on Temple Square in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah. Construction began in 1853 and the building was dedicated in 1893 after roughly 40 years of construction.
Settlers of the Latter-day Saint movement began quarrying local granite in the 1850s and gradually erected the temple through decades of local labour and fundraising; it has since been the site of major religious ordinances and ceremonial use. The building has undergone maintenance and renovation projects periodically to preserve its structure and fabric.
The temple occupies the centre of Temple Square in downtown Salt Lake City, immediately north of the state capitol axis and surrounded by other church-owned buildings and visitor spaces.
- Construction and materials: Construction began in 1853 and the temple was dedicated in 1893 after approximately 40 years of work, built from granite quarried in Little Cottonwood Canyon.
- Access and site: The temple is located within Temple Square in downtown Salt Lake City and is not open to the general public for interior tours; the surrounding Temple Square grounds and visitor centres are publicly accessible.
How to Get to Salt Lake Temple #
Temple Square is in downtown Salt Lake City, a short walk from the City Center TRAX light-rail station. Driving access is straightforward via I-15; downtown parking and paid lots exist near the square.
Tips for Visiting Salt Lake Temple #
- Walk the surrounding Temple Square early in the morning or at sunset to see the golden statue and the temple's granite façade in soft light.
- Note that the temple itself is typically closed to the public except during special open houses; check the official site for updates on tours and renovations.
Best Time to Visit Salt Lake Temple #
Temple Square is a year-round destination: warm in summer, very photogenic in snow. Interior access is limited to members during normal operations.
Weather & Climate near Salt Lake Temple #
Salt Lake Temple's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 34°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with 57 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 34°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 19 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 5°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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