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When to go · Crested Butte

Crested Butte in October

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May and Oct–Nov (mud season – many businesses closed).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
15°C (59°F) / 3°C (37°F)
average high / low
Rain days
6
Crowds
Medium
United States overall
Prices
Medium
United States overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Crested Butte

Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May and Oct–Nov (mud season – many businesses closed).

Is another month better than October?

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • Crested ButteHighs around 15 °C (59 °F), lows around 3 °C (37 °F), rain on about 6 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · United States overall
Medium
Prices · United States overall
Medium

United States overall: Best all-round month: New England foliage, desert parks, cooler cities. High roads start closing late in the month.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Crested Butte, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 15 °C (59 °F)

    Jan: 2 °C (36 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 3 °C (37 °F)

    Jan: -9 °C (16 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 6

    Jan: 5 (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Medium

    Jan: Low

  • Prices

    Oct: Medium

    Jan: Low

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Jan: 0

October: Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May and Oct–Nov (mud season – many businesses closed).

January: Inside Crested Butte's best window: Jun–Aug for wildflowers; Dec–Feb for skiing (cold, check road conditions).

Crested Butte: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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