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Estes Park (CO) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Estes Park can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to cold. It maintains fairly dry conditions year-round. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to chilly in Estes Park. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 2°C during cooler months like December.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -8°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Estes Park has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 451 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, July receives moderate rainfall, averaging 71 mm of precipitation, recorded across 17 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less snowfall, with 13 mm over 7 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Estes Park Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Estes Park (CO)

Sun   Dec 22
11°C | 2°C
E 6 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
7°C | -1°C
W 3 m/s
0.7 mm
overcast and  chance of slight snow

overcast and chance of slight snow

Tue   Dec 24
8°C | -5°C
W 3 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

The best time of year to visit Estes 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:
  • Does Estes Park have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January and November are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Estes Park?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Estes Park?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Estes Park?
    July tops the wettest month list with 71 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Estes Park?
    January 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.