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Durango (CO) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Durango experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to cold weather. It maintains relatively low levels of precipitation throughout the seasons. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Durango is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C in July to a chilly 4°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -11°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

With annual rain/snowfall averaging 473 mm, Durango maintains relatively low precipitation levels throughout the seasons. The seasons in Durango, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, September, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 60 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 12 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, June, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 13 mm over 5 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Durango Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Durango (CO)

Fri   Dec 27
3°C | -4°C
NW 3 m/s
3.1 mm
overcast and sleet

overcast and sleet

Sat   Dec 28
7°C | -9°C
W 5 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Sun   Dec 29
11°C | -8°C
SW 3 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

The best time of year to visit Durango in the United States of America

During the months of May 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:
  • When is summer in Durango?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Does Durango have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of March and June are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Durango?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Durango?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Durango?
    September tops the wettest month list with 60 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Durango?
    June is the driest month with 13 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.