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Best Time en Visit Rocky Mountain National Park

Beste reistijd Rocky Mountain National Park: juni, juli, augustus and september. Maand-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.

☀️ 14°C now🕔 2:54 PM local📅 Best: juni, juli, augustus and september

Beste reistijd Rocky Mountain National Park

Go in juni, juli, augustus and september. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: januari, maart and december – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

januari★★☆☆☆
februari★★☆☆☆
maart★★☆☆☆
april★★☆☆☆
mei★★★☆☆
juni★★★★☆
juli★★★★☆
augustus★★★★☆
september★★★★☆
oktober★★★☆☆
november★★☆☆☆
december★★☆☆☆

Klimaat in Rocky Mountain National Park month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

janfebmaaaprmeijunjulaugsepoktnovdecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MaandGem. maximumGem. minimumNeerslagBeoordeling
januari-4°-15°50 mm★★☆☆☆
februari-0°-12°45 mm★★☆☆☆
maart3°-10°65 mm★★☆☆☆
april5°-8°64 mm★★☆☆☆
mei9°-4°93 mm★★★☆☆
juni19°3°55 mm★★★★☆
juli21°6°78 mm★★★★☆
augustus21°6°81 mm★★★★☆
september17°3°31 mm★★★★☆
oktober10°-3°34 mm★★★☆☆
november2°-9°32 mm★★☆☆☆
december-0°-11°42 mm★★☆☆☆

Klimaat type: Polar. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

How Rocky Mountain National Park compares met nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Rocky Mountain National Park.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
ZIP Code 8020288 km12°C+10°C warmer358 mm
Denver County89 km12°C+10°C warmer357 mm
Denver89 km12°C+10°C warmer357 mm
Area Code 30389 km12°C+10°C warmer357 mm
Denver International Airport102 km12°C+10°C warmer381 mm

What en pack, what en skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
  • Insulated outer layer, hat and boots met grip for ice
  • A packable rain shell – 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints terwijl gusts stay above 111 km/h.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid januari, maart and december – historically the least comfortable months here.

Samenvatting

Rocky Mountain National Park is a national park in Colorado. Rocky Mountain National Park is a US national park known for Trail Ridge Road and alpine tundra.

Op dit moment is het 14°C (56°F) in Rocky Mountain National Park met heldere hemel. Het voelt als 10°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 5°C en 15°C. De kans op neerslag is 11%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 9.2/10 – uitstekend — ga nu.

De beste tijd om Rocky Mountain National Park is juni, juli, augustus and september. Het klimaat is polar. januari, maart and december zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. juli is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 21°C, terwijl januari is de koudste maand, met minima rond -15°C.

De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is Denver International Airport (DEN), about 102 km away. Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Hanging Lake, Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

Kort gezegd. Today is warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 15°C is 4.2°C above the 10°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 6 PM en 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Rocky Mountain National Park today at 9.4/10. Windstoten en 111 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Weer in Rocky Mountain National Park nu

☀️
14°C
Heldere hemel · voelt als 10°C
Luchtvochtigheid33%
Wind9 km/h SSW
Windstoten25 km/h
UV-index1.2 · Laag
Bewolking15%
Luchtdruk714 hPa
ZichtbaarheidExcellent · 23 km
Luchtkwaliteit26 · Good
Zonsopkomst7:10 AM
Zonsondergang6:27 PM
Maan🌒 Waxing crescent · 10%

Bron: Open-Meteo. Bijgewerkt 2:54 PM, okt 14 lokale tijd.

⚠️ma, okt 12: damaging gusts en 111 km/h.
⚠️wo, okt 14: freezing overnight, -2°C (28°F). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️do, okt 15: freezing overnight, -6°C (21°F). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️vr, okt 16: freezing overnight, -7°C (20°F). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️za, okt 17: freezing overnight, -2°C (29°F). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️zo, okt 18: freezing overnight, -1°C (30°F). Expect ice on roads and trails.

Weekend outlook

zaurday, okt 17

☀️ 14° / -2°

Heldere hemel · 3% rain · wind 12 km/h

zoday, okt 18

🌤️ 13° / -1°

Overwegend helder · 6% rain · wind 10 km/h

Dingen om te doen in Rocky Mountain National Park

Attracties, parks and landmarks in and around Rocky Mountain National Park.

Quick facts about Rocky Mountain National Park

TypeNational park
StateColorado
LandVerenigde Staten
ContinentNoord-Amerika
Coördinaten40°20′34.1″N 105°41′1″W (40.3428, -105.6836)
Established1915
Known forTrail Ridge Road and alpine tundra
Lokale tijd2:54 PM (UTC-06:00)
Beste maandenjuni, juli, augustus and september
KlimaatPolar

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Rocky Mountain National Park?

Rocky Mountain National Park is a national park in Colorado. Its coordinates are 40.3428, -105.6836. It lies in Noord-Amerika.

What is the weather like in Rocky Mountain National Park nu?

It is currently 14°C (56°F) met heldere hemel. Luchtvochtigheid is 33% and wind is 9 km/h.

When is the best time en visit Rocky Mountain National Park?

juni, juli, augustus and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Rocky Mountain National Park, which has a polar climate. januari, maart and december are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Rocky Mountain National Park in?

Rocky Mountain National Park observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The lokale tijd is 2:54 PM.

What is the nearest airport en Rocky Mountain National Park?

The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 102 km away.

What are the top things en do in Rocky Mountain National Park?

Popular options include Hanging Lake, Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Great Sand Dunes National Park and Arches National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Voorspelling and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Luchtkwaliteit and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Klimaat averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weer Service.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing – the block is simply not shown.

Last updated oktober 14, 2026 at 2:54 PM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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