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Mount Crested Butte (CO) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Mount Crested Butte is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months to very cold in the cooler months. It receives a moderate amount of precipitation. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Mount Crested Butte, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C in July to a very cold -2°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -17°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

On average, Mount Crested Butte receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 628 mm. The seasons in Mount Crested Butte, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives moderate snowfall, with an average of 84 mm of precipitation. This snowfall is distributed across 18 snowy days.

In contrast, the driest month, June, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 16 mm over 6 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Mount Crested Butte Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Mount Crested Butte (CO)

Sun   Dec 22
0°C | -13°C
E 2 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
-1°C | -9°C
W 2 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
0°C | -15°C
N 1 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

The best time of year to visit Mount Crested Butte in the United States of America

During the months of June, July and August 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 winter in Mount Crested Butte?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Mount Crested Butte?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Mount Crested Butte?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Mount Crested Butte?
    December tops the wettest month list with 84 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Mount Crested Butte?
    June is the driest month with 16 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.