Weather in August in Colorado
Planning a getaway to Colorado this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Colorado in August?
Colorado is a region in the United States of America. Colorado offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In August, one might encounter temperatures that range from mild to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. August falls during the summer season.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is mild in Tordal Estates at 17°C and very warm in La Junta at 33°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 16°C in La Junta and 5°C in Tordal Estates.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Fruita with an average of 21 mm to moderate rainfall in Cripple Creek with 95 mm.For a closer look at August's conditions in Colorado, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Colorado's yearly weather, check out our Colorado climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Colorado?
Breckenridge
In August Breckenridge generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Estes Park
In August Estes Park generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Pagosa Springs
In August Pagosa Springs generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Vail
In August Vail generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Telluride
In August Telluride generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Colorado, in the United States of America.
Is August the best time to visit Colorado?
We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Colorado. Typically, the climate in Breckenridge is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Colorado is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Breckenridge. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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