Mesa Verde National Park
Weather History, Monthly Averages & Best Time to Visit
CORocky Mountain7,000 ft
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Best Time to Visit
RecommendedJune - September
July and August have the most accessible trails and roads.
AvoidOctober - May (many roads and facilities closed due to snow)
Tip: High-elevation areas may have snow into July. Check road status before visiting.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Cortez, CO, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Warmest MonthJulyAvg High: 89°F / Low: 56°F
Coldest MonthJanuaryAvg High: 40°F / Low: 16°F
Jan
40°/ 16°
💧 4.7"
❄️ 1.6"
Feb
45°/ 20°
💧 4.4"
❄️ 1.7"
Mar
54°/ 26°
💧 4.1"
❄️ 1.2"
Apr
62°/ 31°
💧 3.7"
❄️ 1.1"
May
72°/ 39°
💧 4.0"
❄️ 0.6"
Jun
84°/ 49°
💧 3.9"
Jul
89°/ 56°
💧 3.9"
Aug
86°/ 55°
💧 4.5"
Sep
78°/ 46°
💧 5.2"
Oct
65°/ 35°
💧 5.2"
❄️ 1.2"
Nov
52°/ 25°
💧 4.7"
❄️ 1.2"
Dec
42°/ 17°
💧 4.2"
❄️ 1.4"
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.
Data from Cortez, CO. Expect ~25°F cooler at elevation.
Seasonal Weather
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