Moab Weather And More

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Ah the weather.
Ask me if I thought that I had 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 ‘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 make waves in the east, so early on, when not in the water, I could be found watching the Weather Channel 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

Windy.com is an incredible tool that we use throughout the year.

Seasonal Weather in Moab, Utah

If you’re seeking a picturesque destination to immerse yourself in the great outdoors, Moab, Utah, is a must-visit. Boasting abundant opportunities for outdoor adventures, Moab experiences all four distinct seasons. While it’s essential to be ready for the ever-changing weather in Moab, this diversity also opens up numerous possibilities for engaging in a wide array of activities. Curious about what the weather is like in Moab, Utah, during different seasons of the year, read on!

Winter Weather in Moab, Utah

The winter weather in Moab, Utah tends to be mild. Furthermore, this is also a slow 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.

If the cold weather has you visiting Salt Lake City check out our ice climbing tours. If you have never gone ice climbing before, this is one of the top ways to experience the beauty that Utah has to offer.

Some stats on weather in Moab, Utah include:

Winter Weather in Moab, Utah

  • December: Temperatures usually in the 30s and 40s with 70 percent humidity and 0.16 inches of precipitation.
  • January: Temperatures usually in the 30s and 40s with 73 percent humidity and 0.18 inches of precipitation.
  • February: Temperatures usually 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 world class climbing in Moab, this is a great opportunity to try out a guided rock climbing tour.

Some stats on spring weather in Moab include:

  • March: Temperatures usually 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! This is the time to jump into the water. Moab has exceptional opportunities when it comes to white water rafting and kayaking. With the mighty Colorado River flowing right by town why not enjoy natures swimming pool! Spending time on the water is a great way to cool off on a hot day!

Some stats on summer weather in Moab, Utah include:

  • June: Temperatures in the 80 and 90s with 22 percent humidity and 0.07 inches of precipitation.
  • July: Temperatures can get close to 100 degrees with 28 percent humidity and 0.22 inches of rain.
  • August: 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 the time to go canyoneering or rock climbing.

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 temperatures in the 50s, 55 percent humidity, and 0.14 inches of precipitation

Plan Your Next Trip To Moab

Moab has adventure 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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We strive to ensure that time spent with us is time that you will always look back on fondly. We want to leave you with a memories that bring a smile to your face no matter where you are, no matter what you are doing, and no matter how much time has passed. In addition to a deep reservoir of personal experience, our rafting guides are licensed by the state of Utah, have Wilderness First Responder and/or First Aid/CPR certifications, and are insured. Many guides also have swiftwater rescue training. Our climbing and canyoneering guides are AMGA-certified for the terrain in which they operate. Our skiing guides are certified for the terrain, and some are world-renowned for their experience. All of our guides are intimately acquainted with not only the river, rock and snow, but also with the incredible surroundings of the areas we guide.

River Rafting Reviews and Red River Adventure Testimonials!

Theresa Meister
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Theresa Meister
June 7, 2026

The water was a bit slow for what we had hoped for but Vjay was great. He told us many interesting things about the cliffs and surrounding area. He pointed out a pair of bald eagles also. We jumped in the water to cool off.

Darren Hooker
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Darren Hooker
June 7, 2026

Great times! The wind was crazy strong coming up the canyon but we powered through it! VJ was amazing!

Matt Kaderly
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Matt Kaderly
June 7, 2026

Highly recommend, our guide was so encouraging and the kids had a blast

Ryan Kramer
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Ryan Kramer
June 7, 2026

Excellent guides! Had a great time with a party of 14.

Tony Olson
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Tony Olson
June 6, 2026

Awesome experience, our guide Adam was great, patient, knowledge and friendly. Great with the kids and adults guiding and teaching them through the whole experience.

Chalise Estes
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Chalise Estes
June 6, 2026

Fantastic trip! Will def use them again. Great guides, esp Molly

Mike Seguin
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Mike Seguin
June 6, 2026

We had a blast Do it!

Lauren Fuller
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Lauren Fuller
June 6, 2026

Professional & Mary was great with my 6 year old who was nervous climbing!

Ryland Drollinger
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Ryland Drollinger
June 6, 2026

Best experience i’ve had ever! The tour guides were all super friendly and love taking you down the river showing you the amazing nature Moab has to offer! Love all the jokes even the dad jokes and had a blast!!! 💥

Clark Kegley
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Clark Kegley
June 5, 2026

Great tour, great staff! Dave, our bus driver was fantastic, Erin, our guide was equally terrific. The whole experience was excellent. Thanks for a great white water rafting trip!

Eddie Darrell
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Eddie Darrell
June 4, 2026

Our guide Ryan was great! We had an epic adventure mixed with epic views, slot canyons, and Awsome repels!

MJ Stew
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MJ Stew
June 3, 2026

We had a great time on the river with Molly. The river was a little low but she made the trip fun. She was an amazing guide with lots of great stories. We were such a great group she even promised us a free Canyoneering trip on our next visit hahaha

Ryan & Mary Felton
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Ryan & Mary Felton
June 3, 2026

Red River Adventures offered great raft ride down Colorado River all the guides were very knowledgeable about the area and well trained in taking us through the river. The rapid were pretty calm when we went but the guides kept it entertaining. We recommend Red River !

Mackenzie Katz
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Mackenzie Katz
June 2, 2026

Molly, our guide was amazing and so fun! I learned so much about Utah and Moab. The lunch was very good as well as the rafting, of course. Overall, excellent experience!

Lori Stegink
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Lori Stegink
June 2, 2026

Nice crew. Fun day.

Sarah Larson
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Sarah Larson
June 2, 2026

My family and I had a great time on our raft trip! Beautiful river, beautiful day and knowledgeable, friendly guides! My daughter said it was her favorite part of our Moab visit!

Todd
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Todd
June 2, 2026

What a fantastic trip!!! My whole family including my 16 & 19 yo loved it. Molly our guide was fantastic and the weather was incredible!

Crask Racing
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Crask Racing
June 2, 2026

This was a lot of fun. Aaron was our guide and was a ton of fun. The other guides, Molly and Seth, were also a lot of fun and they all interacted with the whole group all throughout the day.

DeNardo Lab
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DeNardo Lab
June 1, 2026

Great guides and a great set up. Ton of fun for my family!

K. Adam
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K. Adam
June 1, 2026

We had the best day. Our family of four couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Adam was knowledgeable, fun and put everyone at ease so we could relax and enjoy an incredible adventure. Exceeded our expectations.

Staci Williams
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Staci Williams
May 31, 2026

Enjoyable half day on the Colorado. Upon arrival staff was friendly and professional, bus ride was smooth, and drop off at the river was organized and easy. All guides were approachable, knowledgeable and fun. Dry bags and water bottles provided. Scenery along ride was gorgeous, river is calm and excellent for taking in views and for beginners. There were a few spots to swim. Easy,, fun morning for the entire family.

JoAnn Ortega
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JoAnn Ortega
May 31, 2026

Every guide was amazing. Very informative and great at making sure we didn’t miss any focal points. Dave the truck driver was also awesome. Highly recommend!

Goog Mail
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Goog Mail
May 30, 2026

Fun raft tour of Colorado River. Knowledgeable guide, top notch equipment, fantastic catered lunch.

Amber Kaleward
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Amber Kaleward
May 30, 2026

Professional, on-time, and fun. Our guide Marissa was informative, kept our raft playing a game and she didn't panic when we all went for a swim and the wind took her and the raft up river. :) Great experience!

Stephen K
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Stephen K
May 30, 2026

Great trip down the Colorado River! Guides were fun and easy going. Great way to see canyons and wildlife including Bald eagles that we were fortunate to see on our trip.

X-VP
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X-VP
May 30, 2026

This was our first rafting trip and we are extremely happy with the service Red River’s people provided. They were enthusiastic and entertaining, while keeping our safety and satisfaction a priority. We will definitely return for a full day trip next time.

Bryan Nagel
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Bryan Nagel
May 30, 2026

Our guide, Steph, was incredible. We had such a great time. He made sure everyone was safe the entire time, as well as being friendly and really made sure we were all having a great time. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for a great adventure and a new way to see the canyons.

Alison Berry
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Alison Berry
May 29, 2026

BEST ROCK CLIMBING EXPERIENCE EVER!!!!

Lawrence Powell
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Lawrence Powell
May 29, 2026

Went for the one day guided rock climbing adventure in Salt Lake City; couldn’t have been better! John was super informative, fun to be around, and made it a super interactive experience. 10/10 recommend for anyone both new to rock climbing or looking for a new adventure!

Brad Steffen
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Brad Steffen
May 29, 2026

Awesome job. Will recommend to friends. Thanks

Laura
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Laura
May 28, 2026

We had two awesome experiences with Red River Adventures. First, Liz led an amazing and informative Colorado River rafting trip we got to jump in on. We felt so fortunate to have her as our guide making our time together so fun and exciting as she grew up rafting. Second, we had the privilege of having Steph lead us in a rock climbing afternoon at Wall Street. He is so knowledgeable and skilled as a climber that he taught us so much about outdoor climbing we did not know. I highly recommend both Liz and Steph as your guides and I would recommend any adventure with Red River Adventures while you are in the Moab area.

Carolyn Burton
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Carolyn Burton
May 28, 2026

Our guide Liz was wonderful. A beautiful trip. Liz pointed out sights along the way. I highly recommend this trip.

Katherine Vaughan
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Katherine Vaughan
May 28, 2026

The full-day river rafting trip could not have more perfect for our group of four old friends. Check-in was easy, the bus ride to and from the river was fun. Our guides - Ainsley in our boat, as well as Aaron and Molly - were enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and skillful. The lunch was superb. It was my first real river rafting trip, and thanks to this marvelous day, I can say it will not be my last! Highly recommend!

Darrell Shay
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Darrell Shay
May 28, 2026

We had and awesome tour guide. And great time going down the river. All the staff were excellent.

Dave Giles
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Dave Giles
May 28, 2026

Anna was great as our guide. Great staff and workable (friendly about making a change). Really enjoyed our trip with them!

Jessica Orchard
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Jessica Orchard
May 28, 2026

Had an absolute blast Canyoneering with Steph today! He took great care of us and made sure we stayed safe. Would highly recommend!

Marie Shay
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Marie Shay
May 28, 2026

Our guide was a lot of fun. It was a relaxing good time. Not a lot of rapids due to the river not providing them but definitely worth it!! Thank you Jake for the tour!!

Lucy Barna
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Lucy Barna
May 27, 2026

Absolutely superb experience! Top-notch guiding, every detail carefully planned and executed. Worth every penny and so much beyond that. With an extremely intimate guide/guest ratio, safety was kept priority at all times, which allowed me to feel safe and therefore brave enough to enjoy some real challenges, which is why I signed up for this climbing camp. The tone was well-set by the guides and support staff at the beginning of the weekend, ensuring the beautiful balance of all the right factors for us to get what we came for and to leave with a life-changing experience. I would highly recommend this to anybody looking to expand their climbing skill set, get guided access to Indian Creek’s best climbing routes, and also meet some great people! I definitely will be returning.

Michelle Holliday-Levy
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Michelle Holliday-Levy
May 26, 2026

What a great rafting trip we had this past week. Although the water was low (thank you drought) and we had a few 1 or 2 rapids (I mean - it's not Red River's fault that there weren't more rapids. Again - thank you drought), the overall trip was an exceptional experience. First our guide - Liz! Wow, wow, wow. So much information and so much fun! I can't say enough about what she shared regarding conservation, geology and history of the area. From safety to just plain fun and entertainment - I would definitely recommend this company for this experience

Coral Jones
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Coral Jones
May 26, 2026

Adam was great, he was pleasant when a friend called him old and another friend on the trip cried twice and had to be coaxed to go down the mountain. Great guide and great trip. (The water is very cold.)

Victoria Davis
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Victoria Davis
May 26, 2026

Ainsley and Molly were amazing guides!! We had so much fun on our full day trip and even really enjoyed the packed lunch! I would recommend this place for anyone visiting Moab

Rob Schaper
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Rob Schaper
May 26, 2026

Liz was amazing for the rafting trip. Liz recommended Steph as a climbing guide which we were fortunate to climb with the following day. Steph was safe and patient plus an incredible climber. Learned a lot and had the best time.

C D
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C D
May 26, 2026

Great family 1/2 day float! Professional and friendly staff! Give Red River Adventures a try for a relaxing afternoon on the river.

J A
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J A
May 26, 2026

Stef was an awesome guide and really made us feel comfortable and safe throughout the entire experience . Our family consisted of 2 29 year olds a 66 year old mom and 67 year old dad. Gotta say, I highly recommend. Trust your equipment, yourself and your guide - you can do it.

Sushant Mathur
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Sushant Mathur
May 26, 2026

We had the best guide in Ryan. We did the half day rock climbing tour and it was really well organized and the climbs were super fun. 10/10 highly recommended

jeff romero
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jeff romero
May 25, 2026

Loved the River adventure! The 5 hour tour went by fast. Moab is so beautiful with all the Red rock cayons. There's so much to look at. Bald eagles, lizards, rabbits, ducks and more. Liz our tour guide did an excellent job navigating the water and telling us about our surroundings. Highly recommend!

Christopher Haller
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Christopher Haller
May 25, 2026

Awesome guides, made everything very enjoyable!!

Robert-Jan de Vos
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Robert-Jan de Vos
May 25, 2026

We did the half day tour with our 7 and 10 year old kids. It was a great experience with small groups and the guides were awesome!

Rashel Harris
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Rashel Harris
May 24, 2026

Guides are so sweet and fun to be around. River and views exceptional. Our group of 17 had a blast. They run their business very well. 5 stars!

Tyler James
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Tyler James
May 24, 2026

Awesome experience doing the Bow and Arrow canyoneering trip! Our guide, Ryan, was awesome. He was patient and professional explaining rappelling to us as first-timers. However, he also managed to make the whole trip feel less like a client-guide situation and more like a small group of friends out enjoying the wilderness. The route itself was also great, with some beautiful views, fossil and petroglyph sightings, and a huge 100+ foot rappel!