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Best Time to Hike Longs Peak Trail

wb_sunny Best months: June, August
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Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for Longs Peak Trail, United States, based on 2-year climate normals.

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Month-by-month weather on Longs Peak Trail

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 15°F-10°C -1°F-18°C 72 mm 16
February 22°F-6°C 6°F-15°C 79 mm 14
March 27°F-3°C 10°F-12°C 100 mm 15
April 34°F1°C 15°F-9°C 89 mm 15
May 40°F5°C 22°F-6°C 75 mm 18
June 55°F13°C 36°F2°C 53 mm 13
July 60°F16°C 41°F5°C 86 mm 21
August 60°F16°C 42°F5°C 70 mm 18
September 53°F12°C 34°F1°C 64 mm 17
October 43°F6°C 25°F-4°C 44 mm 10
November 28°F-2°C 12°F-11°C 61 mm 11
December 23°F-5°C 10°F-12°C 57 mm 12

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 Longs Peak Trail are June, August. Expect daytime highs around 57°F14°C and nights near 39°F4°C.

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

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