Mesa Verde National Park weather in October

October in Mesa Verde National Park: cool, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#3 of 12 months in Mesa Verde National Park · #72 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 89/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Mesa Verde National Park climate normals — October

Daytime high17°C / 62°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low2°C / 36°F
Feels like (high)13°C / 55°F
Rainfall22 mm / 0.9 in☀️ dry
Rainy days4 days
Humidity48%🍃 comfortable
Dew point-3°C / 27°F
Sunshine10.1 h/day
Daylight11.2 h
Wind16 km/h / 10 mph
Snowfall1.2 cm / 0.5 in
Air quality (US AQI)34🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Mesa Verde National Park in October — FAQ

Is October a good time to visit Mesa Verde National Park?
October in Mesa Verde National Park: cool, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Mesa Verde National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
What is the weather like in Mesa Verde National Park in October?
In October, Mesa Verde National Park averages a daily high of 16.6°C and a low of 2.4°C, with about 21.8 mm of rain over roughly 3.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Mesa Verde National Park in October?
Mesa Verde National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 34 in October.
Does it snow in Mesa Verde National Park in October?
Mesa Verde National Park sees roughly 1.2 cm of snowfall in October.

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