Great Sand Dunes National Park weather in August (Colorado, United States of America)

Will it be warm or cold in Great Sand Dunes National Park this August? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Great Sand Dunes National Park during August to be perfect, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is typically considered a summer month. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 25°C. At night, it falls to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Great Sand Dunes National Park in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 43 mm for the month. Typically around 13 days days of rainfall are expected.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Great Sand Dunes National Park. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Great Sand Dunes National Park climate page with graphs.

 

Great Sand Dunes National Park, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 43 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in August

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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