Best Time do Visit Great Sand Dunes National Park
Najboljši čas za obisk Great Sand Dunes National Park: junij, julij, avgust and september. Mesec-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Najboljši čas za obisk Great Sand Dunes National Park
Go in junij, julij, avgust and september. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januar, februar and december - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Podnebje in Great Sand Dunes National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mesec | Avg high | Avg low | Dežfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | -0° | -11° | 14 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| februar | 5° | -6° | 15 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| marec | 11° | -2° | 18 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| april | 14° | -0° | 16 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| maj | 18° | 4° | 41 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| junij | 26° | 11° | 28 mm | ★★★★★ |
| julij | 27° | 13° | 26 mm | ★★★★★ |
| avgust | 27° | 13° | 23 mm | ★★★★★ |
| september | 22° | 9° | 17 mm | ★★★★★ |
| oktober | 16° | 3° | 26 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 7° | -4° | 22 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| december | 2° | -7° | 15 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Podnebje type: Semi-arid. Vir: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Great Sand Dunes National Park compares z nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Great Sand Dunes National Park.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Peak | 126 km | -5°C | 13°C cooler | 648 mm |
| Garden of the Gods | 136 km | 10°C | +2°C warmer | 387 mm |
| Aspen | 189 km | 5°C | 3°C cooler | 613 mm |
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 207 km | 12°C | +4°C warmer | 308 mm |
| Area Code 303 | 223 km | 12°C | +3°C warmer | 357 mm |
What do pack, what do skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 18°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januar, februar and december - historically the least comfortable months here.
Povzetek
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.
Trenutno je 16°C (61°F) in Great Sand Dunes National Park z jasno. Občutek je 12°C. Danes so temperature od 5°C do 22°C. Verjetnost padavin je 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - odlično — odpravite se zdaj.
Najboljši čas za obisk Great Sand Dunes National Park is junij, julij, avgust and september. Podnebje je semi-arid. januar, februar and december tend do be the least comfortable months. julij is the warmest month z average highs near 27°C, while januar is the coldest z 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.
Preprosto povedano. Today is warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 22°C is 6°C above the 16°C typical for this month. The best window do be outside is roughly 12 PM do 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Great Sand Dunes National Park today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Vreme v Great Sand Dunes National Park zdaj
Open-Meteo Updated 7:24 PM, okt 5 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 18° / 9°
Oblačno · 4% rain · wind 12 km/h
☁️ 18° / 9°
Oblačno · 26% rain · wind 25 km/h
Kaj početi in Great Sand Dunes National Park
Znamenitosti, parks and landmarks in and around Great Sand Dunes National Park.
Quick facts about Great Sand Dunes National Park
| Vrsta | National park |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| Država | Združene države Amerike |
| Celina | Severna Amerika |
| Koordinate | 37°47′29.8″N 105°35′39.5″W (37.7916, -105.5943) |
| Established | 2004 |
| Known for | the tallest dunes in North America |
| Lokalni čas | 7:24 PM (UTC-06:00) |
| Best months | junij, julij, avgust and september |
| Podnebje | Semi-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 Severna Amerika.
What is the weather like in Great Sand Dunes National Park zdaj?
It is currently 16°C (61°F) z jasno. Vlažnost is 24% and wind is 8 km/h.
When is the best time do visit Great Sand Dunes National Park?
junij, julij, avgust and september offer the most comfortable conditions in Great Sand Dunes National Park, which has a semi-arid climate. januar, februar and december 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 7:24 PM.
What is the nearest airport do Great Sand Dunes National Park?
The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 243 km away.
What are the top things do 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Napoved and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Kakovost zraka and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Podnebje averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Vreme Service. |
| Method | Scores, 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 5, 2026 at 7:24 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
