When to go · Montrose, Colorado

Montrose, Colorado in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug afternoon heat and storms; Dec–Feb if you are not skiing.

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C); average high / low
Rain days: 8
Crowds: High; United States overall
Prices: High; United States overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Montrose, Colorado

Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug afternoon heat and storms; Dec–Feb if you are not skiing.

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

Montrose, ColoradoHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 12 °C (54 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 54 °F (12 °C), rain on about 8 days

United States overall: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Montrose, Colorado, side by side.

First month

Second month

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug afternoon heat and storms; Dec–Feb if you are not skiing.

May: Inside Montrose, Colorado's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.

Montrose, Colorado: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.