When to go · Breckenridge
Breckenridge, month by month
The best months for Breckenridge: Jan, Feb, Mar, Jul, Aug, Sep. Months to avoid: Apr, May, Oct, Nov.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatInside Breckenridge's best window: Jan–Mar (skiing), Jul–Sep (hiking and biking).-1 °C / -14 °C, 8 rain days30 °F / 7 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryGreatInside Breckenridge's best window: Jan–Mar (skiing), Jul–Sep (hiking and biking).0 °C / -13 °C, 8 rain days32 °F / 9 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGreatInside Breckenridge's best window: Jan–Mar (skiing), Jul–Sep (hiking and biking).4 °C / -10 °C, 9 rain days39 °F / 14 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Apr–May and late Oct–Nov (mud season, lifts and many businesses closed).8 °C / -6 °C, 9 rain days46 °F / 21 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Apr–May and late Oct–Nov (mud season, lifts and many businesses closed).13 °C / -1 °C, 9 rain days55 °F / 30 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Jan–Mar (skiing), Jul–Sep (hiking and biking)). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.19 °C / 3 °C, 8 rain days66 °F / 37 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyGreatInside Breckenridge's best window: Jan–Mar (skiing), Jul–Sep (hiking and biking).23 °C / 6 °C, 11 rain days73 °F / 43 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatInside Breckenridge's best window: Jan–Mar (skiing), Jul–Sep (hiking and biking).22 °C / 6 °C, 12 rain days72 °F / 43 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Breckenridge's best window: Jan–Mar (skiing), Jul–Sep (hiking and biking).18 °C / 2 °C, 8 rain days64 °F / 36 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Apr–May and late Oct–Nov (mud season, lifts and many businesses closed).11 °C / -3 °C, 7 rain days52 °F / 27 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Apr–May and late Oct–Nov (mud season, lifts and many businesses closed).3 °C / -9 °C, 8 rain days37 °F / 16 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Jan–Mar (skiing), Jul–Sep (hiking and biking)). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.-1 °C / -13 °C, 8 rain days30 °F / 9 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday