Durango weather in August
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers. Average highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C, with around 7 rainy days expected throughout the month.
✦ This is a recommended month to visit Durango. The combination of weather, atmosphere and experience is at its best.
Average high
28°C
Average low
13°C
Rainy days
7 days
Best months to visit
June, July, August, September
What to do in Durango in August
Whatever the weather, Durango rewards curious visitors. Here are some of the best ways to spend your time:
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad train ride
Mountain biking: 370-mile trail system region reputation
Animas River kayaking and fishing activities
Mesa Verde National Park day trip: ancestral puebloan ruins
Hiking: to alpine meadows and waterfall destinations
Whitewater rafting class III-IV rapids exploration
What to pack for August
Light layers work well — T-shirts and shorts for the day, a light jacket for evenings. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. Bring a compact umbrella just in case.
Browse other months
January
2C
Cold, with occasional showers.
February
4C
Cold, with occasional showers.
March
9C
Cold, with occasional showers.
April
15C
Cool, with occasional showers.
May
20C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
Recommended
June
28C
Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
July
30C
Hot and humid, with occasional showers.
Recommended
August (you are here)
28C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
Recommended
September
25C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
October
17C
Cool, with occasional showers.
November
10C
Cool, with occasional showers.
December
3C
Cold, with occasional showers.
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