Rocky Mountain National Park Weather Forecast
Rocky Mountain National Park weather: 47°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
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.
Right now it is 47°F (9°C) in Rocky Mountain National Park with clear sky. It feels like 39°F. Today runs from 38°F to 54°F. Chance of precipitation is 33%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.5/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Rocky Mountain National Park is June, July, August and September. The climate is polar. January, March and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 70°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 4°F.
The closest major airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), about 63 mi away. Nearby highlights include Hanging Lake, Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 54°F is 3.1°F above the 51°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Rocky Mountain National Park today at 9/10. Gusts to 49 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Weather in Rocky Mountain National Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:30 PM, Oct 26 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Rocky Mountain National Park
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌥️ Fog | 54° / 38° | 33% | 33 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | ❄️ Heavy snow | 39° / 24° | 29% · 0,2 in | 17 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌦️ Light showers | 49° / 25° | 81% · 0,2 in | 10 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 40° / 29° | 81% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 49° / 29° | 6% | 23 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 52° / 28° | 8% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 51° / 30° | 5% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 51° / 32° | 23% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌨️ Light snow | 39° / 27° | 37% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌨️ Snow | 37° / 21° | 35% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌥️ Fog | 47° / 20° | 37% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌥️ Fog | 53° / 26° | 37% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌥️ Fog | 57° / 32° | 10% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌥️ Fog | 55° / 33° | 6% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 55° / 31° | 3% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 35° | 19% | 4 mph | 4 |
Climate in Rocky Mountain 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 | 24° | 4° | 2,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 32° | 11° | 1,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 38° | 15° | 2,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 41° | 18° | 2,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | 48° | 24° | 3,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 65° | 38° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 70° | 43° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 69° | 43° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 62° | 37° | 1,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 51° | 27° | 1,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 36° | 17° | 1,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 31° | 13° | 1,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Polar. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Rocky Mountain National Park
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Air quality and pollen in Rocky Mountain National Park
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Rocky Mountain National Park
Go in June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, March and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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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 North America.
What is the weather like in Rocky Mountain National Park right now?
It is currently 47°F (9°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 46% and wind is 9 mph.
When is the best time to visit Rocky Mountain National Park?
June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Rocky Mountain National Park, which has a polar climate. January, March 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 local time is 5:30 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Rocky Mountain National Park?
The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 63 mi away.
What are the top things to 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 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 26, 2026 at 5:30 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
