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Crested Butte

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Legendary trek

Crested Butte

Crested Butte, Colorado, United States
Best timeJan–Feb & Jul–Sep
In season~72°F high
Climate
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

7–77°F
Nearest airportGUC
CurrencyUSD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC-05:00
On the map
Map showing the location of Crested Butte
Directions (Google Maps) →
Historical monthly weather
Sunny share of daylightSep · 67%
WarmestJul · 77°F
WettestFeb
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Steep skiing and, in July, some of the densest wildflower meadows in the Rockies.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Jan–Feb & Jul–Sep. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

The route

Nearest airport is GUC.

Pairs well with

Maroon Bells
14 mi away
Aspen
24 mi away
Aspen Snowmass
24 mi away
Glenwood Hot Springs
50 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Crested Butte?

The best time to visit Crested Butte is January–February & July–September, in Crested Butte, Colorado, United States.

Where is Crested Butte?

Crested Butte is in Crested Butte, Colorado, United States. The nearest major airport is GUC.

What is Crested Butte known for?

Steep skiing and, in July, some of the densest wildflower meadows in the Rockies.

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