Durango weather in December
Cold, with occasional showers. Average highs of 3°C and lows of -10°C, with around 7 rainy days expected throughout the month.
While December isn't our top-rated month for Durango, it has its own appeal — typically lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more local feel.
Average high
3°C
Average low
-10°C
Rainy days
7 days
Best months to visit
June, July, August, September
What to do in Durango in December
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 December
Pack for cold weather — a proper winter coat, thermal layers, waterproof boots, and warm accessories. You'll want a good base layer for outdoor activities.
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
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 (you are here)
3C
Cold, with occasional showers.
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