Our verdict
The best time to visit Crested Butte is September-October
In summer, the temperature in Crested Butte can rise as high as 22℃ (71℉). The weather at night in the winter can get down to temperatures as low as -21℃ (-6℉).
If you’re a sun-chaser and want to visit Crested Butte when the days are longest, you should visit in June. On average it rains the most days in July, making it the wettest month of the year. Although it’s the wet season, it can often rain a little bit during the day or evening but have fine weather for a majority of the day too, so don’t let this put you off.
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Crested Butte seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Crested Butte as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Crested Butte is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Crested Butte
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Crested Butte for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Crested Butte climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Crested Butte for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Crested Butte in January
- Average temperature: -12℃ (11℉)
- Average high temperature: -5℃ (23℉)
- Average low temperature: -18℃ (-0℉)
- Average humidity: 89%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 56mm (2") over 4 days
- Average snow days: 19 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Crested Butte in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Crested Butte in February
- Average temperature: -10℃ (13℉)
- Average high temperature: -5℃ (23℉)
- Average low temperature: -16℃ (3℉)
- Average humidity: 91%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 65mm (3") over 3 days
- Average snow days: 21 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Crested Butte in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Crested Butte in March
- Average temperature: -7℃ (20℉)
- Average high temperature: -1℃ (30℉)
- Average low temperature: -13℃ (9℉)
- Average humidity: 88%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 75mm (3") over 6 days
- Average snow days: 22 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Crested Butte in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Crested Butte in April
- Average temperature: -3℃ (27℉)
- Average high temperature: 2℃ (36℉)
- Average low temperature: -9℃ (16℉)
- Average humidity: 83%
- Average sunny days: 5 days
- Average rainfall: 71mm (3") over 8 days
- Average snow days: 22 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Crested Butte in April, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Crested Butte in May
- Average temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
- Average high temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average low temperature: -4℃ (25℉)
- Average humidity: 68%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 73mm (3") over 13 days
- Average snow days: 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Crested Butte in May, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Crested Butte in June
- Average temperature: 10℃ (49℉)
- Average high temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average low temperature: 2℃ (35℉)
- Average humidity: 52%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 39mm (2") over 12 days
- Average snow days: 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Crested Butte in June, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Crested Butte in July
- Average temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average low temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average humidity: 62%
- Average sunny days: 6 days
- Average rainfall: 94mm (4") over 22 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Crested Butte in July, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Crested Butte in August
- Average temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
- Average high temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average low temperature: 4℃ (39℉)
- Average humidity: 63%
- Average sunny days: 6 days
- Average rainfall: 74mm (3") over 20 days
- Average snow days: 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Crested Butte in August, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Crested Butte in September
- Average temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average high temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average low temperature: 1℃ (34℉)
- Average humidity: 61%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 46mm (2") over 13 days
- Average snow days: 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Crested Butte in September, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
Crested Butte in October
- Average temperature: 0℃ (33℉)
- Average high temperature: 7℃ (44℉)
- Average low temperature: -5℃ (23℉)
- Average humidity: 65%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 46mm (2") over 7 days
- Average snow days: 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Crested Butte in October, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Crested Butte in November
- Average temperature: -6℃ (21℉)
- Average high temperature: 0℃ (32℉)
- Average low temperature: -11℃ (12℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 41mm (2") over 3 days
- Average snow days: 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Crested Butte in November, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Crested Butte in December
- Average temperature: -12℃ (11℉)
- Average high temperature: -5℃ (22℉)
- Average low temperature: -17℃ (1℉)
- Average humidity: 87%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 59mm (2") over 5 days
- Average snow days: 20 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Crested Butte in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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