Monticello City
Utah town near Bears Ears National Monument
A dusty gateway in southeastern Utah, the town serves as basecamp for Bears Ears, the Abajo Mountains and canyon country-hikers, rock‑art seekers and dirt‑road travelers use it for guided archaeology trips and hearty diner meals.
Monticello at a Glance#
Costs: $80-$140 per day - affordable lodging and outdoor-activity costs; car rental raises expenses.
Safety: Generally safe, small-town caution - low crime; expect remote roads and wildlife risks.
Best Time: May-October (best for trails) - warm, dry months for hiking and canyon access.
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Monticello's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -11°C to 26°C. Abundant rainfall (1223 mm/year), wettest in May, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -11°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -10°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (120 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -7°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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How to Get to Monticello#
How to Get Around Monticello#
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Where to Eat in Monticello#
Breakdown of cuisine types found across Monticello’s restaurants and food venues, based on OpenStreetMap data.
Shopping in Monticello#
Shopping in Monticello is practical and local: think grocery stores, small hardware or ranch-supply shops and a few gift or outfitter-type stores. Don’t expect a major shopping district; specialty purchases usually require a trip to a larger regional centre.
Nightlife in Monticello#
Evenings are quiet; Monticello has a small selection of casual bars and restaurants where locals gather. There’s no bustling nightlife - most entertainment centers on dining and community events.
