When is the best time to go to Telluride
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Telluride, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Telluride
Telluride weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Telluride are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2°C | 57mm | 7.8hrs | 10.8hrs |
January in Telluride is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being very cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Telluride for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Telluride and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -3°C (27°F), whilst at night -21°C (-5°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Telluride with around 57mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Telluride weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2°C | 56mm | 8.4hrs | 11.7hrs |
February in Telluride is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being very cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Telluride for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Telluride and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (29°F), whilst at night -19°C (-3°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Telluride with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Telluride weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -0°C | 66mm | 8.8hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Telluride is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Telluride for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Telluride and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (32°F), whilst at night -16°C (3°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Telluride with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4°C | 48mm | 10hrs | 14.1hrs |
Telluride's weather in April is typically cold and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Telluride.
April is in the spring in Telluride and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -11°C (12°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Telluride with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 43mm | 10.8hrs | 15.1hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Telluride and the temperature is generally cool.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Telluride, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Telluride and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 12°C (53°F), whilst at night -7°C (20°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Telluride with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.8 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 38mm | 11.6hrs | 10.8hrs |
June in Telluride is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Telluride, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Telluride and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Telluride with around 38mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.6 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 83mm | 10.7hrs | 11.7hrs |
July in Telluride is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Telluride, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Telluride and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (68°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Telluride with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 84mm | 10.1hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Telluride is characteristically cool and a little damp.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Telluride, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Telluride and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Telluride with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 65mm | 9.6hrs | 14.1hrs |
Telluride's weather in September is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Telluride.
September is in the fall / autumn in Telluride and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night -4°C (24°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Telluride with around 65mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Telluride weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 55mm | 9hrs | 15.1hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Telluride and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Telluride.
October is in the fall / autumn in Telluride and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 10°C (50°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Telluride with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.
Telluride weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 54mm | 7.4hrs | 10.8hrs |
The climate in Telluride during November can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Telluride.
November is in the fall / autumn in Telluride and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -14°C (6°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Telluride with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Telluride weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2°C | 65mm | 7.2hrs | 11.7hrs |
December in Telluride is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being very cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Telluride for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Telluride and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (29°F), whilst at night -19°C (-2°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Telluride with around 65mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Telluride weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 19.2°C 66.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 38mm 1.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | June | 11.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -3.1°C 26.4°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 84mm 3.3ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 19.4°C 66.9°F |
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