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Telluride (CO) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Telluride is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from pleasant during the warmest months to very cold in the cooler months. It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Telluride, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a pleasant 19°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -1°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

On average, Telluride receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 905 mm. Telluride can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 131 mm of precipitation over 22 snowy days.

In contrast June, experiences much drier conditions, with 21 mm of rainfall, spread across 8 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Telluride Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Telluride (CO)

Mon   Dec 23
7°C | -4°C
NW 4 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
8°C | -4°C
W 3 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Wed   Dec 25
3°C | -3°C
NW 4 m/s
13 mm
overcast and heavy snow

overcast and heavy snow

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

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is winter in Telluride?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Telluride?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 19°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Telluride?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -1°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Telluride?
    December tops the wettest month list with 131 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Telluride?
    June is the driest month with 21 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.