Best time to visit Carbondale, CO

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Carbondale runs from August through October — 3 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
35.5°F
Low
14.8°F
Precip
1.66 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 31m

February Cold
High
42.5°F
Low
20.4°F
Precip
1.59 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 10h 31m

March Cool
High
53.4°F
Low
28.1°F
Precip
1.33 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 11h 44m

April Cool
High
61.5°F
Low
35.1°F
Precip
2.34 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 13h 3m

May Good
High
71.2°F
Low
43.7°F
Precip
2.10 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 10m

June Good
High
83.2°F
Low
51.2°F
Precip
0.99 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 44m

July Hot
High
89.2°F
Low
59.3°F
Precip
1.03 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 14h 31m

August Good
High
86.6°F
Low
57.8°F
Precip
1.52 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 33m

September Excellent
High
79.2°F
Low
50.3°F
Precip
2.17 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 12h 15m

October Good
High
65.1°F
Low
38.0°F
Precip
2.08 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 10h 56m

November Cool
High
48.8°F
Low
27.1°F
Precip
1.74 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 47m

December Cold
High
35.8°F
Low
15.7°F
Precip
1.48 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 14m

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