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Best Time to Hike Continental Divide National Scenic Trail

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Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, United States, based on 2-year climate normals.

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Month-by-month weather on Continental Divide National Scenic Trail

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 26°F-3°C 7°F-14°C 62 mm 12
February 31°F-1°C 12°F-11°C 77 mm 13
March 36°F2°C 15°F-9°C 78 mm 15
April 44°F7°C 20°F-7°C 27 mm 7
May 52°F11°C 29°F-2°C 35 mm 10
June 69°F21°C 44°F6°C 9 mm 3
July 75°F24°C 50°F10°C 12 mm 4
August 73°F23°C 49°F10°C 50 mm 8
September 65°F19°C 43°F6°C 21 mm 7
October 54°F12°C 34°F1°C 52 mm 9
November 40°F4°C 23°F-5°C 29 mm 7
December 36°F2°C 18°F-8°C 49 mm 9

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 Continental Divide National Scenic Trail are June, July, September. Expect daytime highs around 70°F21°C and nights near 45°F7°C.

Pack flexible layers and a reliable rain shell — conditions can shift quickly in the mountains.

Continental Divide National Scenic Trail

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