Our verdict
The best time to visit Estes Park is March
The warmest month of the year in Estes Park is July, where the average temperature gets to around 22℃ (72℉), but temperatures can reach as high as 24℃ (76℉) on the hottest days in summer. The average low temperatures in winter float around -11℃ (13℉), while the coldest it gets down to is about -16℃ (4℉).
The longest days between sunrise and sunset in Estes Park are usually in August, so if you want to get the most out of your daytime activities, be sure to plan your visit around this time. You don’t want to get wet on your holiday, do you? Well if you’re trying to avoid the rain, then steer clear of Estes Park in May. Head over there in December instead if you want to increase your chances of not being rained on.
To learn everything you need to know (and none of the stuff you don’t) about when to visit Estes Park, keep reading below. Plus, you’ll find tools to help you get the best deals on travel and hotels too!
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Estes Park seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Estes Park as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Estes Park 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 Estes Park
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 Estes Park 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.
Estes Park 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 Estes Park 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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Estes Park in January
- Average temperature: -6℃ (20℉)
- Average high temperature: -1℃ (30℉)
- Average low temperature: -11℃ (13℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 27mm (1") over 7 days
- Average snow days: 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Estes Park 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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Estes Park in February
- Average temperature: -7℃ (20℉)
- Average high temperature: -2℃ (29℉)
- Average low temperature: -11℃ (13℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 39mm (2") over 5 days
- Average snow days: 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Estes Park 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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Estes Park in March
- Average temperature: -2℃ (29℉)
- Average high temperature: 3℃ (38℉)
- Average low temperature: -7℃ (20℉)
- Average humidity: 71%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 56mm (2") over 8 days
- Average snow days: 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Estes Park 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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Estes Park in April
- Average temperature: 1℃ (34℉)
- Average high temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average low temperature: -5℃ (24℉)
- Average humidity: 70%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 77mm (3") over 10 days
- Average snow days: 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Estes Park 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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Estes Park in May
- Average temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average high temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average low temperature: 0℃ (32℉)
- Average humidity: 66%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 102mm (4") over 15 days
- Average snow days: 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Estes Park 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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Estes Park in June
- Average temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average high temperature: 20℃ (69℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (44℉)
- Average humidity: 50%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 51mm (2") over 15 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Estes Park in June, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Estes Park in July
- Average temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (49℉)
- Average humidity: 55%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 68mm (3") over 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Estes Park in July, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Estes Park in August
- Average temperature: 15℃ (58℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average low temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average humidity: 53%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 46mm (2") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Estes Park in August, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Estes Park in September
- Average temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average high temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (42℉)
- Average humidity: 51%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 34mm (1") over 9 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Estes Park in September, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
Estes Park in October
- Average temperature: 4℃ (38℉)
- Average high temperature: 10℃ (49℉)
- Average low temperature: -1℃ (30℉)
- Average humidity: 58%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 33mm (1") over 6 days
- Average snow days: 8 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Estes Park 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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Estes Park in November
- Average temperature: -2℃ (28℉)
- Average high temperature: 4℃ (39℉)
- Average low temperature: -6℃ (21℉)
- Average humidity: 64%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 27mm (1") over 4 days
- Average snow days: 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Estes Park 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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Estes Park in December
- Average temperature: -7℃ (20℉)
- Average high temperature: -2℃ (28℉)
- Average low temperature: -11℃ (13℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 26mm (1") over 6 days
- Average snow days: 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Estes Park 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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