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Best Time for Southwest Colorado: Mesa Verde to Telluride

Last updated: 2026-09-20

Preferred months for this journey: June, July, August, September. Check the seasonal notes before choosing your dates.

Use the high mountain corridor only after confirming US 550 and CO 145 are open and safe. Monsoon debris flows, wildfire, early snow and construction can close or delay passes; booked cliff tours, trains, hot springs and adventure providers remain optional.

Month	Low	High	Rain	Daylight
January	−13.8°C	−2.4°C	42 mm	9.7 h	❄
February	−13.5°C	−1.5°C	42 mm	10.6 h	❄
March	−9.2°C	3.3°C	36 mm	11.7 h	❄
April	−4.6°C	8.5°C	39 mm	13.0 h	❄
May	−0.0°C	14.6°C	36 mm	14.0 h	❄
June	5.7°C	22.2°C	17 mm	14.6 h
July	9.4°C	24.4°C	51 mm	14.4 h
August	8.1°C	22.5°C	50 mm	13.5 h
September	3.9°C	18.5°C	52 mm	12.2 h	❄
October	−2.2°C	10.9°C	41 mm	11.0 h	❄
November	−7.9°C	4.0°C	38 mm	9.9 h	❄
December	−13.4°C	−2.2°C	48 mm	9.4 h	❄