National park in Colorado

Best Time до Visit Great Sand Dunes National Park

Лучшее время для посещения Great Sand Dunes National Park: июнь, июль, август and сентябрь. Месяц-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.

☁️ 24°C now🕔 6:55 PM local📅 Best: июнь, июль, август and сентябрь

Лучшее время для посещения Great Sand Dunes National Park

Go in июнь, июль, август and сентябрь. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: январь, февраль and декабрь - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

январь★★☆☆☆
февраль★★★☆☆
март★★★☆☆
апрель★★★★
май★★★★
июнь★★★★★
июль★★★★★
август★★★★★
сентябрь★★★★★
октябрь★★★★
ноябрь★★★☆☆
декабрь★★☆☆☆

Климат in Great Sand Dunes National Park month by month

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

Line: average high · Bars: rainfall
МесяцAvg highAvg lowДождьfallRating
январь-0°-11°14 mm★★☆☆☆
февраль-6°15 mm★★★☆☆
март11°-2°18 mm★★★☆☆
апрель14°-0°16 mm★★★★
май18°41 mm★★★★
июнь26°11°28 mm★★★★★
июль27°13°26 mm★★★★★
август27°12°15 mm★★★★★
сентябрь22°18 mm★★★★★
октябрь16°26 mm★★★★
ноябрь-4°22 mm★★★☆☆
декабрь-7°15 mm★★☆☆☆

Климат type: Semi-arid. Источник: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

How Great Sand Dunes National Park compares и nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Great Sand Dunes National Park.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Pikes Peak126 km-5°C13°C cooler656 mm
Garden of the Gods136 km10°C+2°C warmer387 mm
Aspen189 km5°C3°C cooler588 mm
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park207 km12°C+4°C warmer296 mm
Area Code 303223 km11°C+3°C warmer364 mm

What до pack, what до skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • всglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 60 km/h.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid январь, февраль and декабрь - historically the least comfortable months here.

Краткое содержание

Great Sand Dunes National Park is a national park in Colorado. Great Sand Dunes National Park is a US national park known for the tallest dunes in North America.

Сейчас температура 24°C (74°F) in Great Sand Dunes National Park и Пасмурно. Ощущается как 18°C. Сегодня температура от 12°C до 30°C. Вероятность осадков — 16%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.5/10 - Отлично — можно отправляться.

Лучшее время для посещения Great Sand Dunes National Park is июнь, июль, август and сентябрь. Климат — semi-arid. январь, февраль and декабрь tend до be the least comfortable months. июль is the warmest month и average highs near 27°C, while январь is the coldest и lows near -11°C.

The closest major airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), about 243 km away. Nearby highlights include Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Hanging Lake.

Проще говоря. Today is slightly warmer than average for август. The forecast high of 30°C is 3.4°C above the 27°C typical for this month. The best window до be outside is roughly 9 AM до 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Great Sand Dunes National Park today at 8.5/10. Порывы до 60 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.

Погода в Great Sand Dunes National Park сейчас

☁️
24°C
Пасмурно · feels like 18°C
Влажность37%
Ветер31 km/h S
Порывы44 km/h
Индекс UV0.1 · Низкий
Облачность90%
Давление772 hPa
ВидимостьExcellent · 67 km
Качество воздуха44 · Good
Восход6:24 AM
Закат7:46 PM
Луна🌔 Waxing gibbous · 70%

Open-Meteo Updated 6:55 PM, авг 22 local time.

Weekend outlook

сбurday, авг 22

☁️ 30° / 12°

Пасмурно · 16% rain · wind 44 km/h

всday, авг 23

🌦️ 28° / 13°

Light drizzle · 21% rain · wind 31 km/h

Чем заняться in Great Sand Dunes National Park

Достопримечательности, parks and landmarks in and around Great Sand Dunes National Park.

Quick facts about Great Sand Dunes National Park

ТипNational park
StateColorado
СтранаСоединенные Штаты
КонтинентСеверная Америка
Координаты37°47′29.8″N 105°35′39.5″W (37.7916, -105.5943)
Established2004
Known forthe tallest dunes in North America
Местное время6:55 PM (UTC-06:00)
Best monthsиюнь, июль, август and сентябрь
КлиматSemi-arid

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Great Sand Dunes National Park?

Great Sand Dunes National Park is a national park in Colorado. Its coordinates are 37.7916, -105.5943. It lies in Северная Америка.

What is the weather like in Great Sand Dunes National Park сейчас?

It is currently 24°C (74°F) и Пасмурно. Влажность is 37% and wind is 31 km/h.

When is the best time до visit Great Sand Dunes National Park?

июнь, июль, август and сентябрь offer the most comfortable conditions in Great Sand Dunes National Park, which has a semi-arid climate. январь, февраль and декабрь are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Great Sand Dunes National Park in?

Great Sand Dunes National Park observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 6:55 PM.

What is the nearest airport до Great Sand Dunes National Park?

The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 243 km away.

What are the top things до do in Great Sand Dunes National Park?

Popular options include Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Hanging Lake, Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and Mesa Verde National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Прогноз and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Качество воздуха and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Климат averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Погода 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 август 22, 2026 at 6:55 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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