Our verdict
The best time to visit Ouray is October
During the warmer months, temperatures in Ouray can rise to a maximum of 20℃ (68℉). In the colder months such as January, temperatures usually get down to an average minimum of -16℃ (3℉).
The longest days between sunrise and sunset in Ouray are usually in June, so if you want to get the most out of your daytime activities, be sure to plan your visit around this time. July sees the most amount of rain in a month if you’re ok with chancing getting drenched, so if you’re looking to stay dry, visit in January instead.
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Ouray seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Ouray as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Ouray 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 Ouray
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 Ouray 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.
Ouray 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 Ouray 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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Ouray in January
- Average temperature: -11℃ (13℉)
- Average high temperature: -4℃ (25℉)
- Average low temperature: -16℃ (3℉)
- Average humidity: 85%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 28mm (1") over 1 days
- Average snow days: 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Ouray 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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Ouray in February
- Average temperature: -9℃ (16℉)
- Average high temperature: -4℃ (25℉)
- Average low temperature: -15℃ (6℉)
- Average humidity: 86%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 33mm (1") over 1 days
- Average snow days: 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Ouray 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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Ouray in March
- Average temperature: -6℃ (22℉)
- Average high temperature: -1℃ (31℉)
- Average low temperature: -11℃ (11℉)
- Average humidity: 84%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 50mm (2") over 4 days
- Average snow days: 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Ouray 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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Ouray in April
- Average temperature: -3℃ (28℉)
- Average high temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
- Average low temperature: -8℃ (17℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 54mm (2") over 6 days
- Average snow days: 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Ouray 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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Ouray in May
- Average temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
- Average high temperature: 8℃ (47℉)
- Average low temperature: -4℃ (26℉)
- Average humidity: 65%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 73mm (3") over 9 days
- Average snow days: 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Ouray 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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Ouray in June
- Average temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average high temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average low temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
- Average humidity: 47%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 44mm (2") over 12 days
- Average snow days: 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Ouray 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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Ouray in July
- Average temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
- Average high temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average low temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average humidity: 63%
- Average sunny days: 5 days
- Average rainfall: 135mm (5") over 24 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Ouray in July, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Ouray in August
- Average temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average high temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average low temperature: 5℃ (41℉)
- Average humidity: 64%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 106mm (4") over 21 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Ouray 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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Ouray in September
- Average temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average high temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
- Average low temperature: 2℃ (36℉)
- Average humidity: 62%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 52mm (2") over 13 days
- Average snow days: 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Ouray in September, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
Ouray in October
- Average temperature: 2℃ (35℉)
- Average high temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average low temperature: -3℃ (26℉)
- Average humidity: 62%
- Average sunny days: 20 days
- Average rainfall: 34mm (1") over 4 days
- Average snow days: 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Ouray 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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Ouray in November
- Average temperature: -5℃ (23℉)
- Average high temperature: 1℃ (34℉)
- Average low temperature: -10℃ (14℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 32mm (1") over 1 days
- Average snow days: 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Ouray 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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Ouray in December
- Average temperature: -10℃ (15℉)
- Average high temperature: -4℃ (25℉)
- Average low temperature: -15℃ (5℉)
- Average humidity: 82%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 34mm (1") over 1 days
- Average snow days: 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Ouray 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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