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San Juan Skyway

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San Juan Skyway

Colorado, United States
Best timeJun–Sep
Set inColorado, United States
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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

1–59°F
Nearest airportDRO
CurrencyUSD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC-05:00

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

The drive
Route map for San Juan Skyway
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59miles
Historical monthly weather

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

Sweet spotPeak Jun, Sep, Oct. Go in May, Jul, Aug for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightOct · 66%
WarmestJul · 59°F
WettestJul
Best windowJun–Sep
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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

A Rockies loop over high passes through old mining towns.

Best time to visit

Aim for Jun–Sep, the 4 months that line up best.

On foot

The classic way in is the Ice Lakes Trail. Nearest airport is DRO.

Pairs well with

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit San Juan Skyway?

The best time to visit San Juan Skyway is June–September, in Colorado, United States.

Where is San Juan Skyway?

San Juan Skyway is in Colorado, United States. The nearest major airport is DRO.

What is San Juan Skyway known for?

A Rockies loop over high passes through old mining towns.