Great Sand Dunes National Park (CO) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Great Sand Dunes National Park can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be warm during the warmest months,
and very cold during the cooler months.
It maintains fairly dry conditions year-round.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Great Sand Dunes National Park can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold 0°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -13°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Great Sand Dunes National Park tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 282 mm of rain/snow per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, July receives moderate rainfall, averaging 49 mm of precipitation, recorded across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less snowfall, with 8.3 mm over 4 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Great Sand Dunes National Park Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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The best time of year to visit Great Sand Dunes National Park in the United States of America
During the months of June, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of January, February, March, June, November and December are very dry.
July has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 0°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 49 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 8 mm of precipitation.
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