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Best Time to Visit Breckenridge

June – September are the best time to visit Breckenridge on the climate data: June scores 95/100, with highs around 67°F (20°C) and 1.2 in (30 mm) of rain. The toughest months are February – April, mainly because of cool days.

Breckenridge, Colorado, United States
Best months
Jun – Sep
Toughest
Feb – Apr
Warmest
Jul · 73°F
Coldest nights
Feb · 3°F
Wettest
Apr · 2.5 in
Driest
Jun · 1.2 in

Breckenridge weather by month

Highs run from 23°F to 73°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 22.6 in (573 mm) of rain and snow.

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Daily low → high (°F)Monthly rain (mm, right axis)Best months
Monthly climate averages for Breckenridge, 2001–2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg high23°F-5°C24°F-4°C32°F0°C41°F5°C53°F12°C67°F20°C73°F23°C70°F21°C62°F17°C47°F9°C34°F1°C23°F-5°C
Avg low3°F-16°C3°F-16°C10°F-12°C20°F-7°C28°F-2°C38°F3°C45°F7°C42°F6°C35°F2°C25°F-4°C14°F-10°C3°F-16°C
Rain/snow1.9 in47 mm1.9 in47 mm2.0 in52 mm2.5 in64 mm2.1 in54 mm1.2 in30 mm2.1 in53 mm1.9 in49 mm1.7 in43 mm1.7 in44 mm1.7 in42 mm1.9 in48 mm
Humidity92%95%90%76%66%53%57%59%57%64%75%90%
Cloud59%68%64%67%64%46%53%54%44%51%55%62%
Comfort504747466895919191645148

Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. Temperatures were adjusted from the grid cell's ~3,234 m (10,611 ft) to Breckenridge's ~2,964 m (9,725 ft) elevation using the standard lapse rate of 6.5°C per 1,000 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.

How we pick the best months

  • Temperature (40 pts): full marks for average daytime highs of 64–81°F (18–27°C); minus 3 points per °C below and 4 per °C above.
  • Rain (25 pts): full marks up to 40 mm (1.6 in) a month, falling to zero at 250 mm (9.8 in).
  • Humidity (15 pts): only counts when it is warm (mean above 18°C); minus 0.75 points per % above 70% relative humidity.
  • Cloud (20 pts): full marks at 30% cloud cover or less, falling to zero at 90%.
Best months: within 6 points of the top (or 85+). Shoulder: within 18 and at least 45. Toughest: within 6 of the lowest. Comfort only; crowds, prices, festivals and openings aren't scored.

Breckenridge season by season

Winter Dec – Feb

The cold peaks here: highs of 23–24°F (-5–-4°C), and nights reach 3°F (-16°C). About 5.6 in (142 mm) of rain or snow falls across these months, 25% of the year's total. December – February are cold enough for snow. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (February), averaging 48/100.

Spring Mar – May

Temperatures climb through the season, from 32°F highs in March to 53°F by May. It's the wettest season, with about 6.7 in (170 mm) of rain or snow, 30% of the year's total. March & April are cold enough for snow. Comfort scores bottom out in March & April; the season averages 54/100.

Summer Jun – Aug

The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 67–73°F (20–23°C). About 5.2 in (132 mm) of rain falls across these months, 23% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 38°F (3°C). June – August are among the best-scoring months (season average 92/100).

Autumn Sep – Nov

Temperatures slide from 62°F highs in September to 34°F by November. It's the driest season, with only about 5.1 in (129 mm) of rain or snow, 23% of the year's total. October & November are cold enough for snow. Comfort peaks here: September ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 69/100.

What our curated routes say

Plan by month

By comfort score: 4 Great, 2 Good and 6 Fair. Great months: June – September. Tap a month for its own guide.

Breckenridge weather questions

When is the best time to visit Breckenridge?

June – September are the best time to visit Breckenridge on the climate data: June scores 95/100, with highs around 67°F (20°C) and 1.2 in (30 mm) of rain. The toughest months are February – April, mainly because of cool days.

What is the rainiest month in Breckenridge?

April is the wettest month, averaging about 2.5 in (64 mm) of rain or snow. June is the driest, with about 1.2 in (30 mm). The yearly total is around 22.6 in (573 mm).

What is the coldest month in Breckenridge?

February is the coldest, with average lows of 3°F (-16°C) and highs of 24°F (-4°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 73°F (23°C).

Is Breckenridge humid in summer?

Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 56%, and highs peak around 73°F (23°C), so it rarely feels sticky.

Does it get below freezing in Breckenridge?

On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in October – May, bottoming out around 3°F (-16°C) in February.

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