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About Cedar City
A remarkable destination worth exploring.
Best months to visit
May, June, July, August, September, October
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Weather by month
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January
4C
Cold, with occasional showers.
February
6C
Cold, with occasional showers.
March
10C
Cool, with occasional showers.
April
16C
Cool, with occasional showers.
Recommended
May
21C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
Recommended
June
29C
Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
July
31C
Hot and humid, with occasional showers.
Recommended
August
30C
Hot and humid, with occasional showers.
Recommended
September
26C
Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
October
18C
Mild and comfortable, and mostly sunny skies.
November
11C
Cool, and mostly sunny skies.
December
4C
Cold, with occasional showers.
Cedar City styles itself 'Festival City USA', built around the celebrated Utah Shakespeare Festival that brings open-air performances to a replica Globe Theatre each summer. It's also a high-desert gateway to Cedar Breaks National Monument's amphitheatre of red rock and to Brian Head's ski slopes, making it a year-round base for both arts and outdoor pursuits in southern Utah.
Best areas to stay in Cedar City
Southern Utah University area
Home to the Utah Shakespeare Festival's theatres and the university campus.
Historic Downtown Cedar City
A small main street with shops, restaurants, and the Frontier Homestead State Park Museum.
Cedar Breaks National Monument
A high-elevation amphitheatre of red rock spires, accessible by scenic drive in summer.
Brian Head
A small ski resort town in the mountains above Cedar City, popular in both winter and summer.
Getting to Cedar City
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Flights
Cedar City Regional Airport (CDC) has limited service; most visitors fly into Las Vegas (LAS), about two hours south by car.
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From London
~11-13 hours from London via a connecting US hub, plus the onward drive from Las Vegas.
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Getting around
A car is essential for Cedar Breaks, Brian Head, and the surrounding national parks.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cedar City?
June to October covers the Utah Shakespeare Festival season and the best weather for visiting Cedar Breaks; winter brings skiing at Brian Head.
How do I get around Cedar City?
A car is necessary for reaching Cedar Breaks National Monument and Brian Head Resort, both up in the surrounding mountains.
What is Cedar City known for?
The Utah Shakespeare Festival, an award-winning summer theatre festival, and its proximity to Cedar Breaks National Monument and Brian Head ski resort.
How far is Cedar Breaks from Cedar City?
Cedar Breaks National Monument is about 30-40 minutes away by car, up a winding mountain road to over 3,000m elevation.
Is Cedar City a good base for national parks?
Yes — Zion, Bryce Canyon, and Cedar Breaks are all within roughly an hour to ninety minutes' drive, making it a useful central base.
Traveler reviews
★★★★★
The Shakespeare Festival was the highlight of our whole Utah trip — high-quality productions in a lovely outdoor setting.
Beverly G. · July 2023
★★★★★
Drove up to Cedar Breaks on a whim and the views rivalled Bryce Canyon, with barely any other visitors there.
Don K. · August 2024
★★★★☆
Brian Head was a great low-key ski day, and Cedar City itself made a comfortable, affordable base for the week.
Sandra E. · February 2024
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