Rocky Mountain National Park weather in September

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

#2 of 12 months in Rocky Mountain National Park · #48 of 604 destinations to visit in September · comfort 91/100 (tier S)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Rocky Mountain National Park climate normals — September

Daytime high18°C / 65°F😎 nice
Nighttime low5°C / 40°F
Feels like (high)16°C / 61°F
Rainfall31 mm / 1.2 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days7 days
Humidity58%🍃 comfortable
Dew point2°C / 35°F
Sunshine11.2 h/day
Daylight12.5 h
Wind13 km/h / 8 mph
Snowfall3 cm / 1.2 in
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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Rocky Mountain National Park in September — FAQ

Is September a good time to visit Rocky Mountain National Park?
September in Rocky Mountain National Park: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Rocky Mountain National Park on SeasonMap's comfort score (91/100).
What is the weather like in Rocky Mountain National Park in September?
In September, Rocky Mountain National Park averages a daily high of 18.4°C and a low of 4.5°C, with about 31.3 mm of rain over roughly 7.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Rocky Mountain National Park in September?
Rocky Mountain National Park has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in September.
Does it snow in Rocky Mountain National Park in September?
Rocky Mountain National Park sees roughly 3 cm of snowfall in September.

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