Best time to visit Cortez, CO

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

The most comfortable travel window in Cortez runs from May through June — 2 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
42.9°F
Low
16.6°F
Precip
1.06 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 42m

February Cool
High
47.2°F
Low
21.5°F
Precip
0.96 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 37m

March Cool
High
56.0°F
Low
27.6°F
Precip
0.86 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 45m

April Cool
High
63.5°F
Low
32.9°F
Precip
0.72 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 58m

May Good
High
73.4°F
Low
41.3°F
Precip
0.93 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 0m

June Good
High
85.3°F
Low
49.4°F
Precip
0.37 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 32m

July Hot
High
90.5°F
Low
57.2°F
Precip
1.25 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 20m

August Good
High
87.7°F
Low
55.8°F
Precip
1.34 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 26m

September Good
High
80.1°F
Low
47.5°F
Precip
1.48 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 14m

October Cool
High
67.4°F
Low
35.5°F
Precip
1.08 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 1m

November Cool
High
54.1°F
Low
25.8°F
Precip
0.85 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 57m

December Cold
High
43.2°F
Low
17.7°F
Precip
0.89 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 26m

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