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Telluride weather in December (Colorado, United States of America)

Wondering what the weather is like in Telluride during December? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

December in Telluride generally includes very low temperatures and high snowfall. December is a notable month of the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -1°C. But by evening, they drop to around -12°C. The coldest month of the year calls for plenty of warm layers. Be sure to pack your winter gear.

Precipitation

Telluride in December usually receives high snowfall, averaging around 131 mm for the month. Given that this is the rainiest month, it's wise to carry an umbrella to stay dry during unexpected showers. Snow is expected on roughly 22 days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Telluride. June generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Telluride climate page with graphs.

 

Telluride, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 72%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 131 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 22 days  

Where to go in the United States of America in December

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Telluride should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Barbeque
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

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