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When to Go
Best Time to Visit Tunnel Arch
Best visited in spring or fall for comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Summer is very hot; winter can be cold and sometimes snowy.
Spring
April-May · 50-75°F (10-24°C)
Mild temperatures and wildflowers; mornings can be chilly; popular with hikers.
Fall
September-October · 55-80°F (13-27°C)
Another sweet spot-warm days, cool nights, and thinning crowds.
Summer
June-August · 80-100°F (27-38°C)
Extremely hot midday; visit early or late and carry plenty of water.
Weather & Climate near Tunnel Arch
Climate
Tunnel 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 35°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
Air Quality:
AQI 19
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
-9°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -9° - 3° | -5° | 21 mm | - | - | 1.6 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -5° - 8° | -1° | 16 mm | - | - | 1.9 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -1° - 14° | 4° | 26 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 2° - 19° | 11° | 23 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 7° - 25° | 16° | 22 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 13° - 31° | 22° | 10 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 16° - 35° | 26° | 22 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 16° - 34° | 25° | 24 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 10° - 29° | 19° | 25 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 3° - 21° | 12° | 31 mm | - | - | 2.1 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -3° - 12° | 3° | 20 mm | - | - | 1.9 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -8° - 5° | -3° | 17 mm | - | - | 1.6 m/s | - | - |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Tunnel Arch
From Moab, follow U.S. 191 north to the Arches National Park entrance (about 5-15 minutes north of town). Pay the park entrance fee at the station. Continue on Arches Scenic Drive to the Windows/Double Arch parking area (approx. 4-6 miles from the entrance). The short walk to Tunnel Arch is less than 0.5 mile on well-marked paths.
Tips for Visiting Tunnel Arch
- Visit the Windows/Double Arch area in the late afternoon to catch the light in the recesses of the arches and avoid midday heat.
- Park at the Windows parking lot and follow the short, well-marked trail; bring sun protection-shade is scarce.
- Stay on the trail: sandstone is fragile and off-trail walking accelerates erosion and is illegal in parts of the park.