Rocky Mountain National Park (CO) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Rocky Mountain National Park can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from pleasant
to very cold.
It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from pleasant to very cold in Rocky Mountain National Park. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 19°C in July. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -3°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -12°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Rocky Mountain National Park has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 967 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Rocky Mountain National Park can be quite wet during April, receiving approximately 127 mm of precipitation over 21 snowy/rainy days. In contrast June, experiences much drier conditions, with 29 mm of rainfall, spread across 10 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Rocky Mountain 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
overcast and snow partly cloudy and no rain overcast and snowForecast for Rocky Mountain National Park (CO)
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The best time of year to visit Rocky Mountain National Park in the United States of America
Other facts from our historical weather data:July has an average maximum temperature of 19°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of -3°C.
April tops the wettest month list with 127 mm of rainfall.
June is the driest month with 29 mm of precipitation.
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