Updated October 2026
Mesa Verde National Park Weather by Month
Mesa Verde National Park is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 82°F and a low of 58°F, and coldest in December, with an average high of 35°F and an average low of 22°F. January is the wettest month, with about 2.5 inches of precipitation.
These figures are NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, the 30-year average for each calendar month, from the nearest long-record weather station, 2.5 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Mesa Verde National Park can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
82°F avg high
Coldest month
Dec
22°F avg low
Wettest month
Jan
2.5 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.5 h of daylight
Average weather at Mesa Verde by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F | 22°F | 2.5 in | 9.7 h |
| February | 38°F | 24°F | 1.8 in | 10.6 h |
| March | 47°F | 30°F | 1.7 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 55°F | 35°F | 1.6 in | 13.0 h |
| May | 65°F | 44°F | 1.1 in | 14.0 h |
| June | 76°F | 54°F | 0.4 in | 14.5 h |
| July | 82°F | 58°F | 1.7 in | 14.3 h |
| August | 79°F | 57°F | 1.8 in | 13.4 h |
| September | 71°F | 50°F | 1.6 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 58°F | 40°F | 1.1 in | 11.0 h |
| November | 45°F | 30°F | 1.8 in | 10.0 h |
| December | 35°F | 22°F | 1.6 in | 9.4 h |
| Year total | 18.7 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USW00003061, 2.5 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Mesa Verde is at that time of year.
Mesa Verde weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs climb from 35°F in December to 38°F in February, with average lows near 23°F. The average low is at or below freezing in all three months. Together the three months average 5.9 inches of precipitation, about 32% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.4 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 47°F in March to 65°F in May, with average lows between 30°F and 44°F. The average low is at or below freezing in March. Together the three months average 4.4 inches of precipitation, about 24% of the yearly total. Daylight lengthens from about 11.7 hours in March to 14.0 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs peak at 82°F in July, between 76°F in June and 79°F in August, with average lows between 54°F and 58°F. Together the three months average 3.9 inches of precipitation, about 21% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.5 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 71°F in September to 45°F in November, with average lows between 30°F and 50°F. The average low is at or below freezing in November. Together the three months average 4.5 inches of precipitation, about 24% of the yearly total. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 10.0 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
SPRING: This season offers a range of weather including clear skies, wind, rain, cloudy days and temperatures from 40–70°F (4–21° C). Snow may fall into May. SUMMER: Most days are sunny and temperatures can reach above 90°F (32°C) . Thunderstorms are common in July and August. FALL: Temperatures range from 50–75°F (10–24°C). Snow may fall as early as October. WINTER: Temps range from the teens to low 30s F (below -1°C) . Icy roads are common. Snow tires, all-wheel drive, or chains may be required.
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Mesa Verde
Averages describe a typical month, not this week. For current conditions and the seven-day outlook, the National Weather Service issues a forecast for the park's reference point at 37.24°N, 108.46°W. It covers that one spot, so other elevations in the park can differ from it, as they do from the averages above.
National Weather Service forecast for Mesa Verde National Park →
Weather and crowds together
July is both the warmest month and the busiest, with about 2.3× the visitors of the park's average month. January is the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Mesa Verde National Park. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Mesa Verde.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Mesa Verde National Park, with an average high of 82°F and an average low of 58°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 2.5 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
December is the coldest month at Mesa Verde National Park, with an average low of 22°F and an average high of 35°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
January is the wettest month, with about 2.5 inches of precipitation. June is the driest, at about 0.4 inches. The station records about 18.7 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Daylight at Mesa Verde National Park runs from about 9.4 hours a day in December to about 14.5 hours in June, computed from the park's latitude.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USW00003061), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.