Best time to visit Ouray, CO

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

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

January Cold
High
36.4°F
Low
15.7°F
Precip
1.77 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 38m

February Cold
High
40.7°F
Low
18.2°F
Precip
1.74 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 35m

March Cool
High
47.2°F
Low
24.6°F
Precip
2.47 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 45m

April Cool
High
54.4°F
Low
29.8°F
Precip
2.49 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 60m

May Cool
High
64.3°F
Low
37.5°F
Precip
1.84 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 3m

June Good
High
76.0°F
Low
46.9°F
Precip
0.97 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 36m

July Excellent
High
79.9°F
Low
52.3°F
Precip
2.66 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 24m

August Excellent
High
76.9°F
Low
51.2°F
Precip
2.70 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 28m

September Good
High
70.5°F
Low
44.9°F
Precip
2.04 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 14m

October Cool
High
58.3°F
Low
34.0°F
Precip
2.20 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 59m

November Cool
High
46.0°F
Low
24.4°F
Precip
1.72 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 54m

December Cold
High
36.3°F
Low
16.9°F
Precip
1.47 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 22m

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