Best time to visit Durango, CO

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

The most comfortable travel window in Durango runs from June through September — 4 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
39.2°F
Low
13.0°F
Precip
2.17 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 42m

February Cool
High
45.0°F
Low
18.6°F
Precip
1.71 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 37m

March Cool
High
54.1°F
Low
25.1°F
Precip
1.32 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 45m

April Cool
High
62.8°F
Low
30.0°F
Precip
1.25 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 58m

May Cool
High
71.3°F
Low
37.2°F
Precip
1.18 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 0m

June Good
High
81.3°F
Low
45.6°F
Precip
0.53 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 31m

July Good
High
85.0°F
Low
52.9°F
Precip
1.92 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 20m

August Good
High
82.3°F
Low
51.5°F
Precip
2.28 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 26m

September Good
High
75.7°F
Low
44.5°F
Precip
2.22 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 14m

October Cool
High
64.3°F
Low
32.9°F
Precip
1.93 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 1m

November Cool
High
50.1°F
Low
22.7°F
Precip
1.46 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 57m

December Cold
High
39.9°F
Low
13.4°F
Precip
1.65 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 27m

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