Great Sand Dunes National Park weather in August

August in Great Sand Dunes National Park: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#3 of 12 months in Great Sand Dunes National Park · #71 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 90/100 (tier S)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Great Sand Dunes National Park climate normals — August

Daytime high28°C / 82°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low14°C / 57°F
Feels like (high)26°C / 79°F
Rainfall22 mm / 0.9 in☀️ dry
Rainy days7 days
Humidity54%🍃 comfortable
Dew point8°C / 47°F
Sunshine12.1 h/day
Daylight13.6 h
Wind14 km/h / 9 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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Great Sand Dunes National Park in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Great Sand Dunes National Park?
August in Great Sand Dunes National Park: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Great Sand Dunes National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (90/100).
What is the weather like in Great Sand Dunes National Park in August?
In August, Great Sand Dunes National Park averages a daily high of 27.5°C and a low of 13.8°C, with about 22.4 mm of rain over roughly 6.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Great Sand Dunes National Park in August?
Great Sand Dunes National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in August.

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