The Watchman

Is Watchman, The open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Zion National Park. It doesn't name Watchman, The, so check the source for the area it covers.

• Watchman Trail closed

  Park closure covering Zion National Park · NPS · Zion National Park

• Toxic cyanobacteria in rivers, streams, and pools

  Park alert covering Zion National Park · NPS · Zion National Park

• Large vehicle restrictions on Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway

  Park alert covering Zion National Park · NPS · Zion National Park

As of Oct 23, 9:30 pm MDT · Source: NPS · Zion National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit The Watchman

Best months: March–May and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

1. Jan

   49° / 24°

   6 wet

2. Feb

   53° / 28°

   7 wet

3. Mar

   61° / 33°

   7 wet

4. Apr

   68° / 38°

   5 wet

5. May

   78° / 46°

   3 wet

6. Jun

   89° / 54°

   3 wet

7. Jul

   95° / 62°

   5 wet

8. Aug

   92° / 62°

   6 wet

9. Sep

   84° / 54°

   4 wet

10. Oct

    72° / 42°

    4 wet

11. Nov

    59° / 31°

    4 wet

12. Dec

    48° / 24°

    5 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Colorado City, AZ, 13.2 mi away at 5,001 ft. The station sits about 1,600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.