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Mesa Verde

Colorado, United States
Best timeMay–Jun & Sep–Oct
Set inColorado, United States
Climate
Data source

Climate

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).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

10–84°F
Nearest airportDRO
CurrencyUSD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC-05:00
On the map
Map showing the location of Mesa Verde
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Historical monthly weather
Sunny share of daylightOct · 73%
WarmestJul · 84°F
WettestMar
Best windowMay–Jun & Sep–Oct
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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

Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings tucked into the canyon walls.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: May–Jun & Sep–Oct. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

Pairs well with

Durango
32 mi away
San Juan Skyway
53 mi away
Continental Divide Trail
59 mi away
Telluride Ski Resort
60 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mesa Verde?

The best time to visit Mesa Verde is May–June & September–October, in Colorado, United States.

Where is Mesa Verde?

Mesa Verde is in Colorado, United States. The nearest major airport is DRO.

What is Mesa Verde known for?

Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings tucked into the canyon walls.

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