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Vail (CO) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Vail experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to very cold weather. It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Vail is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 23°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold -2°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -13°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Vail receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 728 mm annually. Vail can be quite wet during April, receiving approximately 90 mm of precipitation over 18 snowy/rainy days.

In contrast June, experiences much drier conditions, with 22 mm of rainfall, spread across 6 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Vail Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Vail (CO)

Sat   Dec 21
8°C | -10°C
E 2 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Sun   Dec 22
8°C | -7°C
W 3 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
4°C | -1°C
W 3 m/s
7 mm
overcast and snow

overcast and snow

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

During the months of 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 Vail?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Vail?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 23°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Vail?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -2°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Vail?
    April tops the wettest month list with 90 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Vail?
    June is the driest month with 22 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.