Telluride weather in October

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October in Telluride: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.

#8 of 12 months in Telluride · #717 of 897 destinations to visit in October · comfort 67/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Telluride climate normals — October

Daytime high12°C / 54°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low-1°C / 29°F
Rainfall40 mm / 1.6 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days7 days
Humidity60%💧 humid
Dew point-3°C / 26°F
Sunshine10 h/day
Daylight11.2 h
Wind13 km/h / 8 mph
Snowfall17.2 cm / 6.8 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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Telluride in October — FAQ

Is October a good time to visit Telluride?
October in Telluride: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Telluride on SeasonMap's comfort score (67/100).
What is the weather like in Telluride in October?
In October, Telluride averages a daily high of 12.1°C and a low of -1.4°C, with about 39.9 mm of rain over roughly 7.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Telluride in October?
Telluride has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in October.
Does it snow in Telluride in October?
Telluride sees roughly 17.2 cm of snowfall in October.

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