Great Sand Dunes weather in August
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers. Average highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C, with around 6 rainy days expected throughout the month.
✦ This is a recommended month to visit Great Sand Dunes. The combination of weather, atmosphere and experience is at its best.
Average high
26°C
Average low
12°C
Rainy days
6 days
Best months to visit
June, July, August, September
What to do in Great Sand Dunes in August
Whatever the weather, Great Sand Dunes rewards curious visitors. Here are some of the best ways to spend your time:
Dune sledding: plastic saucer descending steep slopes
Dune hiking: Star Dune and High Dune peaks ascent
Medano Creek flowing and summer water splashing
Backcountry dune camping: night sky and silence immersion
Sangre de Cristo Mountain hiking: alpine trails access
Sand boarding: professional lessons on dune faces
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
-1C
Cold, with occasional showers.
February
2C
Cold, with occasional showers.
March
7C
Cold, with occasional showers.
April
13C
Cool, with occasional showers.
May
18C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
Recommended
June
26C
Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
July
27C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
Recommended
August (you are here)
26C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
Recommended
September
23C
Mild and comfortable, and mostly sunny skies.
October
15C
Cool, and mostly sunny skies.
November
7C
Cold, and mostly sunny skies.
December
1C
Cold, and mostly sunny skies.
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