Mesa Verde National Park weather in September
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers. Average highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C, with around 6 rainy days expected throughout the month.
✦ This is a recommended month to visit Mesa Verde National Park. The combination of weather, atmosphere and experience is at its best.
Average high
24°C
Average low
11°C
Rainy days
6 days
Best months to visit
June, July, August, September
What to do in Mesa Verde National Park in September
Whatever the weather, Mesa Verde National Park rewards curious visitors. Here are some of the best ways to spend your time:
Tour cliff dwellings like Cliff Palace via ranger tours
Explore the Chapin Mesa Museum's artifacts
Hike trails to smaller ruins and overlooks
Drive the scenic mesa-top loop with pullouts
Attend ranger evening programs about Ancestral Puebloans
Camp on the mesa under dark skies
What to pack for September
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.
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January
1C
Cold, with occasional showers.
February
3C
Cold, with occasional showers.
March
8C
Cold, with occasional showers.
April
15C
Cool, with occasional showers.
May
20C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
Recommended
June
27C
Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
July
29C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
Recommended
August
28C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
Recommended
September (you are here)
24C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
October
16C
Cool, with occasional showers.
November
9C
Cold, with occasional showers.
December
2C
Cold, with occasional showers.
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