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Colorado Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Colorado, the United States of America in August.

Thinking about venturing to Colorado, the United States of America this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Colorado in August

Colorado, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. Colorado, the United States of America 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 (63°F) and very warm in La Junta at 33°C (91°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in La Junta and 5°C (41°F) in Tordal Estates.

To explore the conditions in Colorado, the United States of America in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Fruita with an average of 21 mm (0.8 in) to moderate rainfall in Cripple Creek with 95 mm (3.7 in).

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Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Colorado — and find the best time to visit. (based on Breckenridge)

Best Places to Visit in Colorado in August

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Colorado

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Colorado, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Colorado (August)

Precipitation variation in Colorado (August)

Breckenridge

In August Breckenridge generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
12 days
Weather conditions

Estes Park

In August Estes Park generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
50 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
10 days
Weather conditions

Pagosa Springs

In August Pagosa Springs generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions

Telluride

In August Telluride generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
15 days
Weather conditions

Denver

In August Denver generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
323 hours
306 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
7 days
Weather conditions

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Colorado in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Breckenridge 20°C (68°F) 5°C (41°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Estes Park 25°C (77°F) 9°C (48°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Pagosa Springs 27°C (81°F) 9°C (48°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Telluride 18°C (64°F) 6°C (43°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Denver 30°C (86°F) 14°C (57°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Snowmass Village 23°C (73°F) 8°C (46°F) 51 mm (2 in)

Colorado weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Colorado, the United States of America in August?

August in Colorado, the United States of America brings perfect weather. In Breckenridge, daytime temperatures are typically around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime lows hover near 5°C (41°F).

What is the average temperature in Colorado, the United States of America in August?

Average temperatures in Colorado, the United States of America during August range from a nighttime low near 5°C (41°F) to a daytime high around 20°C (68°F) in Breckenridge.

Does Colorado, the United States of America get a lot of rain in August?

Not particularly. Breckenridge averages just 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for Colorado, the United States of America.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Colorado, the United States of America?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Colorado, the United States of America. 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, the United States of America 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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