Best time to visit Crested Butte, CO

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

The most comfortable travel window in Crested Butte runs from July through August — 2 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
25.8°F
Low
-6.5°F
Precip
2.72 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 34m

February Cold
High
29.4°F
Low
-2.1°F
Precip
2.54 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 32m

March Cold
High
37.9°F
Low
7.0°F
Precip
2.09 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 44m

April Cool
High
46.9°F
Low
19.1°F
Precip
2.01 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 1m

May Cool
High
58.3°F
Low
28.5°F
Precip
1.52 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 7m

June Cool
High
70.2°F
Low
33.7°F
Precip
0.93 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 41m

July Good
High
76.1°F
Low
39.5°F
Precip
1.96 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 28m

August Good
High
73.5°F
Low
38.4°F
Precip
1.98 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 31m

September Cool
High
65.9°F
Low
31.2°F
Precip
1.95 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 14m

October Cool
High
54.3°F
Low
22.0°F
Precip
1.71 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 57m

November Cold
High
39.4°F
Low
9.3°F
Precip
2.04 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 50m

December Cold
High
26.8°F
Low
-4.2°F
Precip
2.31 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 17m

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