Late summer · Weather & things to do
Vail in August
Vail cools off: highs slip to 75°F (24°C), from 78°F in July, with lows of 47°F (8°C) and about 1.9 in (49 mm) of rain.
At 91/100 for comfort (4th of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 75°F (24°C)
- Avg low
- 47°F (8°C)
- Rain
- 1.9 in (49 mm)
- Humidity
- 59%
- Cloud cover
- 54%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 34 min
- Comfort score
- 91/100 · Great
What August feels like
Days are warm, averaging 75°F (24°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 47°F (8°C), about 15°C (28°F) below the afternoon high.
Rain is moderate at about 1.9 in (49 mm) for the month.
Plan around August
August is one of Vail's best months on the climate data.
- Last warm month for a while: September highs fall to 67°F.
- Comfort holds steady from July (91 → 91/100).
- Our Breckenridge, Vail & Aspen route recommends Dec – Mar, so August falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothes75°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 47°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Vail in August
August is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Bridge Street
Vail Village's pedestrian main street, running from the covered bridge over Gore Creek up to the lifts.
Why now August scores 91/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Vail Ski Resort
One of North America's largest ski areas, with groomed front-side runs, the open Back Bowls and Blue Sky Basin.
Why now Highs near 75°F and 1.9 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Lionshead Village
Vail's second base village, west of Vail Village, with the Eagle Bahn Gondola, shops and an outdoor ice rink.
Gondola One
High-speed gondola from Vail Village to Mid-Vail, the main way onto the mountain from the village.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in August
- Breckenridge in August~20 mi · highs 70°F, 1.9 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Aspen in August~39 mi · highs 76°F, 1.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Rocky Mountain NP in August~60 mi · highs 71°F, 1.7 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Denver in August~73 mi · highs 89°F, 2.0 in rain · 8°C (14°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~3,234 m to Vail's ~2,522 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Vail in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Vail?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 91/100. Expect highs of 75°F (24°C) and 1.9 in (49 mm) of rain. Our Breckenridge, Vail & Aspen route recommends Dec – Mar, so August is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Vail in August?
Average highs are 75°F (24°C) and average lows 47°F (8°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Vail in August?
Not much: about 1.9 in (49 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 22.6 in (573 mm).
What should I pack for Vail in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (75°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 47°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Vail in August?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.