Moab Weather And More

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Ah the weather. Ask me if I thought that I have to be a weather forecaster when I started Red River Adventures and my answer would have been a resounding NO. That however is not the case. I am constantly asked about the weather. From the “what’s it like in (month you’re visiting Moab here) to will it rain tomorrow? As it turns out, the weather is a large part of what I talk about. I’ve got to admit that my weather geekiness goes quite deep and back in fact to my childhood. I grew up on the East Coast and surfed. Weather systems are what makes waves in the east, so early on when not in the water I could be found watching the Weather Chanel and listening to the NOAA radio for the latest updates. Now that I ski, climb, and raft weather plays a huge role in what I do and when.

So besides looking out the window, here are some of the places I look at to figure out what the weather in Moab is going to be like:

  1. The first and best place for Moab weather and your local forecast is the National Weather Service. Simply type in your zip code and you’ll get to everything you need from the “at a glance” forecast to radar to my personal favorite, satellite imagery. The 4k infrared loop gives you a great idea of what’s coming and how strong what’s coming is. I’ll often look at this and local radar to get a handle on rain and snow.
  2. After looking at what’s coming at me I will always read the forecast discussion. The discussion is the raw version of the forecast and it offers a great look into what the folks at the NWS are actually thinking. It’s the regional head forecaster’s best guess at what happens, when, and why. A forecast of the forecast type of thing. Timing of storms is often discussed as well as the forecaster’s opinion on whether what the weather models are showing is accurate in their opinion.
  3. Lastly, if something important is on the calendar starting a week and a half out I will check Weather.com for the 10-day Moab weather forecast. Sometimes very accurate, and sometimes not so much, and this should definitely be taken with a grain of salt.

5-day Weather in Moab, Utah Forecast

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Seasonal Weather in Moab, Utah

If you are looking for a beautiful place to enjoy the outdoors, then you should check out Moab, Utah. With plenty of opportunities to experience the outdoors, Moab also has four distinct seasons. While you certainly need to be prepared for the weather in Moab, this also means that you have plenty of opportunities to try a wide variety of activities. What is the weather like in Moab, Utah at different times of the year?

Winter Weather in Moab, Utah

The winter weather in Moab, Utah tends to be mild. Furthermore, this is also a down season for tourism. If you want to check out some unique scenery, the winter is a great time to go hiking, as temperatures are still relatively mild; however, it does snow occasionally.

In addition, the cold weather also provides a great time to go on ice climbing tours. If you have never gone ice climbing before, this is one of the top ways to experience the beauty that Moab has to offer.

Some stats on winter weather in Moab, Utah include:

  • December: Temperatures usually sit in the 30s and 40s with 70 percent humidity and 0.16 inches of precipitation.
  • January: Temperatures usually hover around the 30s and 40s with 73 percent humidity and 0.18 inches of precipitation.
  • February: Temperatures usually fluctuate between the 40s and 50s with 61 percent humidity and 0.16 inches of precipitation.

Spring Weather in Moab, Utah

As the temperature starts to warm up once again, spring is a great time to go rock climbing. With tons of unique rock formations and landscapes throughout Moab, this is a great opportunity to try out a guided rock climbing tour. You can even take a few rock climbing classes!

Some stats on spring weather in Moab include:

  • March: Temperatures usually sit in the 50s and 60s with 44 percent humidity and 0.14 inches of precipitation.
  • April: Temperatures usually fall in the 60s with 35 percent humidity and 0.2 inches of precipitation.
  • May: Temperatures usually fluctuate between the 70s and 80s with 31 percent humidity and 0.19 inches of rain.

Summer Weather in Moab, Utah

The summer weather certainly heats up in Moab! Therefore, this is a great time to jump into the water. Moab has exceptional opportunities when it comes to white water rafting, kayaking, and canoeing. With so many rivers to explore, it can be helpful to tackle the River is located in Moab with the help of a guide! Spending some time on the water is a great way to stay cool.

Some stats on summer weather in Moab, Utah include:

  • June: Temperatures usually sit in the 80 and 90s with 22 percent humidity and 0.07 inches of precipitation.
  • January: Temperatures can get close to 100 degrees with 28 percent humidity and 0.22 inches of rain.
  • February: Temperatures usually crest at 95 degrees with 34 percent humidity and 0.32 inches of precipitation.

Fall Weather in Moab, Utah

With the fall weather in Moab, it starts to cool off again, there are still plenty of activities to enjoy. For example, this is also a great time to go hiking. This is another awesome time to sign up for rock climbing tours. There may also be opportunities for mountain biking available.

Fall weather in Moab includes:

  • September: Temperatures in September hover in the 70s with 0.28 inches of rain and 37 percent humidity
  • October: Temperatures drop to the 60s in October with 0.27 inches of rain and 46 percent humidity
  • November: November cools off with temperatures in the 50s, 55 percent humidity, and 0.14 inches of precipitation

Plan Your Next Trip To Moab

Moab has something for everyone! If you are interested in taking advantage of everything that Moab has to offer, contact us or book your tour with Red River Adventures today!

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John, an IFMGA Certified Mountain Guide led a backcountry tour for me today. It was a full on mountain adventure with extreme weather. My kind of day in the mountains. John is the epitome of what a guide should be. He is extremely personable, patient, fit, and a master of his profession. A Guide full of experience and knowledge. I learned an incredible amount of information today on mountain travel and avalanche related topics. He took the time to explain and ensure I understood the topics. He also shared tips and techniques that made my experience a 10 out of 10. I plan to hire John in the future. You can’t go wrong asking for John. He’s amazing!

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mark gregg
March 1, 2024

Carl is a consummate professional backcountry ski guide. I always learn a ton and have fun in the process. I'll be back!

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Anna Rust
February 28, 2024

Honestly one of the best classes I’ve take, Jake and Vic are both through educators and great guides. If you’re looking to take a AIARE course these guys are great! I left feeling more prepared to deal with avalanche problems and identifying risks in the backcountry.

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Steve Sherwood
February 12, 2024

I had a great time with John at Red River Adventures doing a ski tour yesterday. We skied around Cardiff Fork in the Wasatch, he’s a tremendous guide, such attention to detail, I’ve gone on nearly a dozen trips with him. He and Carl at Red River make a dynamic team. They do rock climbing, skiing, alpine climbing, river guiding, you name it they do it. Keep it up folks!

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Susan Sims
February 10, 2024

Victoria was fun and was able to adapt for what suited our time for the day. Appreciated the rescue sled tips.

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George Diver
February 2, 2024

Jake and Ben were professional, informative and extremely helpful. Would recommend to anyone who feels apprehensive about taking an avalanche safety course.

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Mike Martula
February 1, 2024

Amazing experience with Sam on my first back country experience

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Liam Doyle
January 29, 2024

Jake and Garth were both excellent instructors, and just a blast to hang out with for a weekend. It is super obvious they both care a ton about providing an impactful educational experience - but they also made the entire weekend very fun. Highly recommend.

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Lukasz Sewera
January 25, 2024

Great experience during our rescue course.

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Derek Wang
January 24, 2024

It was a blast. Brain was really skilled and thoughtful.

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Candice Bithell
January 20, 2024

Spent a day ice climbing with Red River. Excellent instruction, fun guide (ask for Brian!), all in all a great time. Will go again for sure! Thanks Red River!

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Lawler Kang
January 19, 2024

Out of random coincidence, Sam had led me up a trail last year and strongly suggested I take this course, which was AWESOME! The experience and passion she and Jake bring to getting humans back safely and stoked is unparalleled. And the resources they walk you through and make available are profound. Can’t recommend Red River and these two strongly enough. If you’re serious about backcountry, this is an absolute must. I also really liked the small class size. Made a big difference. Looking forward to practicing my beacon finding at the resort.

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Jonas Clem
January 9, 2024

Great day with Jake at Provo Canyon. Very skilled guides that go above and beyond. Highly recommend….

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Ryan Kelly
January 9, 2024

Alex was an awesome instructor. We had a great day going over all of the different avalanche rescue techniques.

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Anthony Torma
January 1, 2024

Amazing guides who are knowledgeable and charismatic. Took an AIARE 1 class through them and it was an amazing time. I learned so much!

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Mark Sims
December 18, 2023

Amazing experience with John and Garth in our Avi 1 class. They were great teachers and I feel confident in the skills I acquired through their instruction.

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David Johnson
December 11, 2023

Sam was a fantastic guide and instructor. Very skilled at building our skills in the backcountry!

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Daniel Mills-Thysen
December 11, 2023

John, Jeremy, and Garth are all awesome and taught a great course in a beautiful area. If you are taking AIRIE 1 and don't have skis/board or beacon/probe/shovel they will help you out and loan you what you need for the course!

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Rochelle Erskine
December 11, 2023

Sam delivered an awesome rescue course!

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christy mallak
September 4, 2023

I went on August 31st, Leaky was our guide. He was awesome and was very pleased with our white water rafting. Thanks so much

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Richard Cox
August 11, 2023

We did the full day with lunch and was extremely pleased! Our guide was outstanding, the trip was great and the food was delicious. Highly recommended.

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Kyle Drenckhahn
August 8, 2023

No need to waste time reading this review when you could already be on their website signing up, but I suppose it's your time to waste, so here's the deal. A couple weeks ago, my friend suggested we go rafting in Moab together. She had previously done a trip with Red River Adventures a while back and loved it, so it seemed like a safe bet for my inaugural float. Simple sign up, fair prices, and knowledgeable guides. Pretty much a no-brainer. It totally held up. We had a blast with our guide, the absolutely incredible Molly. Her witty humor and kindness were only matched by her knowledge of the area and of the river itself. Between the named rapids, of which she had complete and utter control over, she kept the group entertained with fun little facts about the local geography, wildlife, and surrounding community. It was an even better experience than I had hoped for. One and only one complaint: On our way back to our vehicles after the trip, Molly gave our group some recommendations for restaurants in the area, including burgers at Milt's. It sounded like the perfect place for my friend and I to grab a quick bite on our way out of town since we were running short on time, so we stopped by. They were "temporarily closed." Molly, burgers are on you next time I see ya. ;)

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Roland Ducomble
August 6, 2023

We had a great day of rafting. Very well organized. Thanks to our guide Kira, she very professional and entertaining. Lunch was very good thanks to Leaky. Overall a perfect day.

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Sam Mckellar
August 5, 2023

Best rafting trip we've been on, and certainly not our first. Highly recommend

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Liu Qian
August 3, 2023

Definitely a Great day on the River. Leaky kept us entertained the whole journey and there can be some swimming. We did the full day which lasts much longer on the River and had a free lunch.

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Elizabeth S
August 1, 2023

Had an awesome time rock climbing in Moab with Red River Adventures. Our guide, Ryan, was super cool and also professional and had safety as his #1 importance the whole time. Great temperatures and we were in the shade the whole time (did this approx 7:30am-12pm). Would definitely come again!

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Michael Myers
August 1, 2023

I had a blast!

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Gummi Bear
August 1, 2023

We enjoyed the rafting very much. We had a great time, and I especially enjoyed the swimming on the side of the boat portion. I loved the trip and highly recommend it.

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James Wojcik
July 31, 2023

Very relaxing and fun float. Class 1 and 2 rapids were obviously pretty easy but Molly, our guide, was great and the view was spectacular.

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Jacob Nizri
July 30, 2023

Great experience!!!

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Austin Adams
July 30, 2023

We had the best morning on the water with Red River! We did the half day rafting trip on the Colorado through the canyon. The scenery was amazing, our guide Ryan (and all the guides) was great, we had lots of time for swimming, and it was a great intro into whitewater for my younger son. Top notch organization!

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Dustin Farris
July 29, 2023

It was a lot of fun. I was not to sure what to expect but it was the best part of our trip. I would do the full day (I think its called 1/2 day). The information said it would be a bbq lunch but it was better than that. The lunch they provided was my favorite meal of our entire trip. Ryan was our guide and he did great and made it interesting and fun. 19/10 stars

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MK
July 27, 2023

We loved our experience at Red River Adventures! The guides were great - funny and provided lots of interesting facts along the way! Our kids age 12,10, 7 loved their first time white water rafting! Breathtaking views.

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Megan Kremser
July 26, 2023

My two kids (9 and 11 years old) did the full day white water rafting and morning Bow and Arrow canyoneering adventures. We had an awesome time and they are already to visit Moab again!

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Mckenna Evans
July 24, 2023

Very fun! The ride is a tad shorter than anticipated. I would go for the full day trip. Lots of chances to swim and generally goof around.

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Kristin Mathew
July 24, 2023

Dan was an amazing guide! Very down to earth and made us feel safe and comfortable at every step of the way.

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Erika Anderson
July 23, 2023

Had a great time!

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Alison Scott
July 22, 2023

Red River adventures did a great job with our large group of adults and teenagers! We’d definitely go with them again! And if you can, make sure you get Brendan as your guide, he’s the best!

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Ava Cox
July 22, 2023

My husband and I had a great time! Our guide, Kinsley, was amazing! She explained everything and make us feel safe and comfortable. The hike wasn't too strenuous and the views were spectacular! I'll definitely want to do this again next time we're in Moab.

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Emily Hatch
July 21, 2023

Awesome trip. The guides were so friendly and fun and also focused on safety. The lunch was incredible (chickpea curry!) and in addition to the gorgeous canyon red rock scenery we saw river otters and mountain goats. The length of the full trip was perfect and we wish we could do it again tomorrow.

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Brooke Casselberry
July 20, 2023

It was a great day on the river!

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Suzette Henschell
July 18, 2023

Shout out to Ryan who did a fantastic job leading our morning white water adventure. We had a great time. Highly recommend. Thanks again Ryan!

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Amy Miller
July 18, 2023

My husband and I decided to do the full day white water rafting trip at the end of June. The experience was fun and enjoyable. The entire team was kind, friendly and really seemed to care about everyone having a good experience. Things were very well organized but the highlight for us was our guide Olivia. She was awesome. She was very nice, funny and extremely knowledgeable of the area and the environment. Great experience and I would recommend this company and if you are lucky to have her, Olivia, as your guide.

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Bruce T
July 18, 2023

Competent guides, incredible scenery- just an awesome experience all around. The full guided trip seems like a bargain in retrospect. Our guide was Jonas and he did a hell of a job navigating us through some gnarly class 2-3 rapids during highwater (15-20k cfs).

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Cyndi Diaz
July 18, 2023

This was so amazing!! We loved the experience. Perfect for a family and you just can’t beat the scenery 🙌🏻

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bert ballet
July 17, 2023

We had a great trip! Mackenzie was a great guide, she was very pleasant and we felt very safe with her!

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Riley Heaton
July 15, 2023

Canyoneering was great! Ryan was the best. 2nd most handsome guide... I think... I didn't meet the other guides. But fr, he's pretty great

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lauren cooper
July 14, 2023

We had an amazing time on our first climb of the trip. We climbed at the Ice Cream Parlor with Kenzie, who was super cool and amazing. She was able to answer all of our questions about the area and provided a very positive experience for us

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Chase Koory
July 13, 2023

Ryan w/ Red River was a phenomenal guide on the Fishers Tower rafting trip! He led us thru the best rapids and shared some great stories. Red River provided a great lunch! Overall great experience

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Alex Winn
July 7, 2023

We had Adam as our guide for the rock of ages canyoneering trip. We had an excellent time! He really knew his stuff and we all had so much fun! Definitely recommend for anyone who wants to get into canyoneering but hasn’t tried it yet.