Destination

Mesa Arch

United States

Best timeApr–May & Sep–Oct

Set inUnited States

In season~72°F high

Climate18–93°F

CurrencyUSD

LanguageEnglish

TimezoneUTC-05:00

On the map

Map showing the location of Mesa Arch

Directions (Google Maps) →

Historical monthly weather

Sunny share of daylightSep · 76%

WarmestJul · 93°F

WettestMar

Best windowApr–May & Sep–Oct

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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

At sunrise the underside of the arch catches reflected light and glows orange. Half a mile from the road, and you will not be alone.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Apr–May & Sep–Oct. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

Pairs well with

Dead Horse Point State Park

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mesa Arch?

The best time to visit Mesa Arch is April–May & September–October, in United States.

Where is Mesa Arch?

Mesa Arch is in United States.

What is Mesa Arch known for?

At sunrise the underside of the arch catches reflected light and glows orange. Half a mile from the road, and you will not be alone.

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