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Rocky Mountains Weather in August

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

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Planning a trip to the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Rocky Mountains in August

The Rocky Mountains, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. August in the Rocky Mountains generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. August falls during the summer season.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is pleasant in Leadville at 19°C (66°F) and warm in Bozeman at 28°C (82°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Bozeman and 4°C (39°F) in Leadville.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Sun Valley with an average of 18 mm (0.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Leadville with 64 mm (2.5 in).

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

January-1°C (30°F) February-1°C (30°F) March4°C (39°F) April7°C (45°F) May12°C (54°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August20°C (68°F) September17°C (63°F) October10°C (50°F) November4°C (39°F) December-1°C (30°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Rocky Mountains in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Rocky Mountains.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 the Rocky Mountains

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

Temperature range in the Rocky Mountains (August)

Precipitation variation in the Rocky Mountains (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.

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August
September »
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
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Breckenridge →

Park City

In August Park City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
378 hours
351 hours
299 hours
Monthly rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Park City →

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 »
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
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Estes Park →

Aspen

In August Aspen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Aspen →

Bozeman

In August Bozeman generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
10°C (50°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
31 mm (1.2 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Bozeman →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Rocky Mountains, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Rocky Mountains in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Breckenridge 20°C (68°F) 5°C (41°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Park City 25°C (77°F) 10°C (50°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Estes Park 25°C (77°F) 9°C (48°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Aspen 22°C (72°F) 8°C (46°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Bozeman 28°C (82°F) 10°C (50°F) 33 mm (1.3 in)
Vail 21°C (70°F) 7°C (45°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)

The Rocky Mountains weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

Expect perfect weather across the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America in August. The popular destination of Breckenridge averages 20°C (68°F) by day and 5°C (41°F) at night during this summer month.

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

In Breckenridge, the average daytime high in August is 20°C (68°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 5°C (41°F).

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

August is on the drier side in the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America. Breckenridge averages only about 61 mm (2.4 in), with most days staying dry.

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

We believe that August is one of the best times to visit the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America with overall perfect weather in Breckenridge. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, June, July and August provide 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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