Tapestry Arch

Arch Scenic sandstone arch within Canyonlands National Park

A sandstone arch in Utah popular with hikers and photographers, reached via desert trails and often paired with other nearby natural arches.

How to Get to Tapestry Arch #

The arch is in southeastern Utah’s canyons; access is by dirt track and short hike. The nearest paved waypoint is US-191 or local County roads that feed into trailheads around Canyonlands; a high-clearance vehicle is recommended for the last stretches.

Tips for Visiting Tapestry Arch #

Access requires a short hike along a sand/dirt trail; avoid attempting after heavy rains when tracks can be slippery.
Good light for photography is early morning or late afternoon, when the sandstone's layers throw dramatic shadows.
Carry water and a map; this is a remote area within Canyonlands country and services are sparse.

Best Time to Visit Tapestry Arch #

Best in spring or autumn for comfortable hiking temperatures and good light.

Spring

March-May · 5-20°C (41-68°F)

Pleasant hiking temperatures and fewer summer storms.

Autumn

September-November · 5-22°C (41-72°F)

Cooling temperatures and clear skies for dramatic light on the rock.

Weather & Climate near Tapestry Arch #

Climate

Tapestry Arch's climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -9°C to 36°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

36°

Warmest Month

-9°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -9°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-3°

Feels Like Freezing

-3°C

Temperature

-9° – 4°

Weather

21 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

February

February is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

2°

Feels Like Cold

2°C

Temperature

-5° – 9°

Weather

13 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

March

March is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

-1° – 15°

Weather

22 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

April

April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 3°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

3° – 20°

Weather

21 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 26°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

8° – 26°

Weather

21 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

June

June is mild with highs of 32°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 10 mm.

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

13° – 32°

Weather

10 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 36°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

16° – 36°

Weather

21 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

August

August is warm with highs of 35°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

16° – 35°

Weather

22 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

September

September is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

10° – 29°

Weather

22 mm

Rainfall

2.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

October

October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

3° – 22°

Weather

30 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

November

November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of -3°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

-3° – 12°

Weather

19 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

December

December is freezing with highs of 6°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall.

Comfort

-1°

Feels Like Freezing

-1°C

Temperature

-8° – 6°

Weather

18 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

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