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Best Time to Hike Colorado Trail

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Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for Colorado Trail, United States, based on 2-year climate normals.

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Month-by-month weather on Colorado Trail

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 24°F-4°C -4°F-20°C 27 mm 9
February 32°F0°C 2°F-17°C 39 mm 8
March 34°F1°C 6°F-14°C 57 mm 11
April 42°F6°C 14°F-10°C 44 mm 10
May 49°F9°C 20°F-7°C 55 mm 11
June 63°F17°C 33°F1°C 75 mm 14
July 66°F19°C 38°F3°C 59 mm 13
August 65°F19°C 38°F3°C 81 mm 15
September 58°F15°C 31°F0°C 55 mm 11
October 49°F10°C 24°F-5°C 83 mm 9
November 38°F3°C 10°F-12°C 44 mm 7
December 34°F1°C 6°F-15°C 15 mm 5

Highlighted rows are the recommended hiking window. Climate normals via Open-Meteo (2-year average). Mountain weather varies — always check a live forecast before you set off.

When to go

The best months to hike Colorado Trail are June, July, August. Expect daytime highs around 64°F18°C and nights near 36°F2°C.

Pack warm layers and a proper insulating jacket — nights get cold even in the best window.

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