Rocky Mountain National Park weather in August

August in Rocky Mountain National Park: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.

#1 of 12 months in Rocky Mountain National Park · #17 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 94/100 (tier S)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Rocky Mountain National Park climate normals — August

Daytime high22°C / 71°F😎 nice
Nighttime low8°C / 46°F
Feels like (high)20°C / 68°F
Rainfall55 mm / 2.1 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days14 days
Humidity65%💧 humid
Dew point7°C / 44°F
Sunshine12.1 h/day
Daylight13.7 h
Wind12 km/h / 7 mph
Air quality (US AQI)44🍃 good

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

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Rocky Mountain National Park in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Rocky Mountain National Park?
August in Rocky Mountain National Park: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Rocky Mountain National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (94/100).
What is the weather like in Rocky Mountain National Park in August?
In August, Rocky Mountain National Park averages a daily high of 21.5°C and a low of 7.9°C, with about 54.6 mm of rain over roughly 13.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Rocky Mountain National Park in August?
Rocky Mountain National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in August.

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