Tapestry ArchThings to Do
Nearby Attractions to Tapestry Arch
When to Go
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 19
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
-9°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -9° - 4° | -5° | 21 mm | - | - | 1.5 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -5° - 9° | 0° | 13 mm | - | - | 1.9 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -1° - 15° | 5° | 22 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 3° - 20° | 11° | 21 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 8° - 26° | 17° | 21 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 13° - 32° | 23° | 10 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 16° - 36° | 26° | 21 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 16° - 35° | 25° | 22 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 10° - 29° | 20° | 22 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 3° - 22° | 13° | 30 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -3° - 12° | 3° | 19 mm | - | - | 1.9 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -8° - 6° | -3° | 18 mm | - | - | 1.6 m/s | - | - |
Getting There & Around
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.