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Rocky Mountain National Park weather in August (Colorado, United States of America)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Rocky Mountain National Park this August? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of August in Rocky Mountain National Park typically includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. The summer season is characteristic of August. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 18°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 6°C.

Precipitation

Rocky Mountain National Park in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 45 mm for the month. You can typically expect 17 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Rocky Mountain National Park. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Rocky Mountain National Park, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 56%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 45 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 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.

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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?

For visitors traveling to Rocky Mountain National Park, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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