Great Sand Dunes National Park Weather Forecast
Great Sand Dunes National Park weather: 56°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
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.
Right now it is 56°F (14°C) in Great Sand Dunes National Park with clear. It feels like 49°F. Today runs from 39°F to 69°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.3/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Great Sand Dunes National Park is June, July, August and September. The climate is semi-arid. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 81°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 12°F.
The closest major airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), about 151 mi away. Nearby highlights include Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Hanging Lake.
In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 69°F is 7.7°F above the 61°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Great Sand Dunes National Park today at 10/10. 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.
Active alerts for Great Sand Dunes National Park
Flood Watch issued September 30 at 3:25PM MDT until October 1 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO
Issued by NWS Pueblo CO
Weather in Great Sand Dunes National Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:31 PM, Oct 3 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Great Sand Dunes National Park
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 69° / 39° | 0% | 11 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 75° / 44° | 1% | 21 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 49° | 1% | 22 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 70° / 50° | 1% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 51° | 19% | 15 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 49° | 19% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | 69° / 51° | 4% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 69° / 52° | 1% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 52° | 6% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 51° | 21% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 50° | 21% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 65° / 50° | 19% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☀️ Clear sky | 67° / 48° | 3% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☀️ Clear sky | 68° / 48° | 10% | 12 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☀️ Clear sky | 65° / 47° | 10% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 44° | 11% | 8 mph | 6 |
Climate in Great Sand Dunes National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31° | 12° | 0,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 41° | 22° | 0,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 51° | 28° | 0,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 57° | 32° | 0,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 64° | 39° | 1,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 79° | 52° | 1,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 81° | 55° | 1,0 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 80° | 55° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 72° | 48° | 0,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 61° | 38° | 1,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 44° | 26° | 0,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 36° | 19° | 0,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Semi-arid. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Great Sand Dunes National Park
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Air quality and pollen in Great Sand Dunes National Park
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
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Best time to visit Great Sand Dunes National Park
Go in June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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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 North America.
What is the weather like in Great Sand Dunes National Park right now?
It is currently 56°F (14°C) with clear. Humidity is 38% and wind is 8 mph.
When is the best time to visit Great Sand Dunes National Park?
June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Great Sand Dunes National Park, which has a semi-arid climate. January, February 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 3:31 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Great Sand Dunes National Park?
The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 151 mi away.
What are the top things to 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather 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 October 3, 2026 at 3:31 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
