When to go · Leadville
Leadville in October
Good month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (hiking), Dec–Feb (ski)). Across United States: Best all-round month: New England foliage, desert parks, cooler cities. High roads start closing late in the month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 58°C (136°F)136°F (58°C) / 33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Medium
- United States overall
- Prices
- Medium
- United States overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (hiking), Dec–Feb (ski)). Across United States: Best all-round month: New England foliage, desert parks, cooler cities. High roads start closing late in the month.
Is another month better than October?
October is rated good. These months rate higher:
- DecemberGreatInside Leadville's best window: Jun–Aug (hiking), Dec–Feb (ski).
- JanuaryGreatInside Leadville's best window: Jun–Aug (hiking), Dec–Feb (ski).
- FebruaryGreatInside Leadville's best window: Jun–Aug (hiking), Dec–Feb (ski).
- JuneGreatInside Leadville's best window: Jun–Aug (hiking), Dec–Feb (ski).
Weather in October
- LeadvilleHighs around 58 °C (136 °F), lows around 33 °C (91 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 136 °F (58 °C), lows around 91 °F (33 °C), rain on about 8 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 Leadville, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Good
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 58 °C (136 °F)136 °F (58 °C)
Jan: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Night low
Oct: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Jan: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 8
Jan: 6 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Medium
Jan: Low
Prices
Oct: Medium
Jan: Low
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0
October: Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (hiking), Dec–Feb (ski)). Across United States: Best all-round month: New England foliage, desert parks, cooler cities. High roads start closing late in the month.
January: Inside Leadville's best window: Jun–Aug (hiking), Dec–Feb (ski).
Leadville: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen