Great Sand Dunes National Park weather in September

September in Great Sand Dunes National Park: nice, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.

#1 of 12 months in Great Sand Dunes National Park · #21 of 604 destinations to visit in September · comfort 93/100 (tier S)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Great Sand Dunes National Park climate normals — September

Daytime high24°C / 75°F😎 nice
Nighttime low10°C / 51°F
Feels like (high)21°C / 70°F
Rainfall21 mm / 0.8 in☀️ dry
Rainy days4 days
Humidity45%🍃 comfortable
Dew point3°C / 37°F
Sunshine11.2 h/day
Daylight12.4 h
Wind14 km/h / 9 mph
Snowfall4.6 cm / 1.8 in
Air quality (US AQI)37🍃 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 September — FAQ

Is September a good time to visit Great Sand Dunes National Park?
September in Great Sand Dunes National Park: nice, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Great Sand Dunes National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (93/100).
What is the weather like in Great Sand Dunes National Park in September?
In September, Great Sand Dunes National Park averages a daily high of 23.9°C and a low of 10.3°C, with about 21.4 mm of rain over roughly 3.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Great Sand Dunes National Park in September?
Great Sand Dunes National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in September.
Does it snow in Great Sand Dunes National Park in September?
Great Sand Dunes National Park sees roughly 4.6 cm of snowfall in September.

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