Rocky Mountain National Park
Weather History, Monthly Averages & Best Time to Visit
CORocky Mountain8,000 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 Estes Park, CO, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Warmest MonthJulyAvg High: 79°F / Low: 48°F
Coldest MonthDecemberAvg High: 38°F / Low: 18°F
Jan
38°/ 18°
💧 2.3"
❄️ 1.5"
Feb
39°/ 17°
💧 2.4"
❄️ 1.6"
Mar
46°/ 23°
💧 4.0"
❄️ 2.4"
Apr
52°/ 27°
💧 4.8"
❄️ 2.4"
May
61°/ 35°
💧 4.9"
❄️ 2.5"
Jun
74°/ 43°
💧 4.0"
❄️ 1.2"
Jul
79°/ 48°
💧 4.4"
Aug
77°/ 46°
💧 3.5"
Sep
70°/ 40°
💧 4.2"
❄️ 2.7"
Oct
58°/ 31°
💧 3.8"
❄️ 2.5"
Nov
46°/ 24°
💧 3.2"
❄️ 2.0"
Dec
38°/ 18°
💧 2.7"
❄️ 1.6"
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.
Data from Estes Park, CO. Expect ~28°F cooler at elevation.
Seasonal Weather
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