Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park weather in August
August in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park · #90 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 89/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 29°C / 84°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 27°C / 81°F | |
| Rainfall | 12 mm / 0.5 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 43% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 6°C / 42°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.6 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 40 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park?
- August in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
- What is the weather like in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in August?
- In August, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park averages a daily high of 29.1°C and a low of 12.4°C, with about 12 mm of rain over roughly 3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in August?
- Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in August.