Mesa Verde National Park is open year-round, although more of the park is open to visitors during the traditional travel months of spring through fall than during the winter months.
Typically, Cliff Palace, Spruce Tree House, and Balcony House, all of which are located on Chapin Mesa, are open for tours from early April through mid-October. Long House and Step House, which are located on Wetherill Mesa, are open from late May through early September.
During the winter, the weather is usually mild, however, snowstorms can occur as late as May and as early as October. June through September are warm to hot, with cool evenings. Daytime summer temperatures can reach into the 90s, so be sure to bring and DRINK plenty of water. Afternoon thunderstorms are common in July and August.
Month
Mean
Maximum
Temperature
Mean
Minimum
Temperature
Average
Precipitation
Average
Number of
Clear
Days
January
40.3
18.4
1.67
16
February
44.3
19.2
1.75
13
March
50.4
26.4
1.69
15
April
51.6
33.9
1.35
14
May
71.2
43.6
0.99
15
June
82.6
51.8
0.71
19
July
87.5
57.5
1.86
12
August
84.8
55.6
2.13
13
September
75.7
48.2
1.58
17
October
65.7
39.2
1.59
19
November
51.4
27.9
1.09
18
December
41.7
20.8
1.80
17
NOTE: All temperatures are measured in Fahrenheit and all precipitation is measured in inches.
