When to go · Pagosa Springs
Pagosa Springs, month by month
The best months for Pagosa Springs: Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Dec. Months to avoid: Apr, Nov.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatInside Pagosa Springs's best window: Jun–Sep for hiking and the river; Dec–Mar for skiing.3 °C / -14 °C, 7 rain days37 °F / 7 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryGreatInside Pagosa Springs's best window: Jun–Sep for hiking and the river; Dec–Mar for skiing.6 °C / -12 °C, 7 rain days43 °F / 10 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGreatInside Pagosa Springs's best window: Jun–Sep for hiking and the river; Dec–Mar for skiing.11 °C / -7 °C, 8 rain days52 °F / 19 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov and Apr (mud season, lifts and trails both marginal).15 °C / -3 °C, 7 rain days59 °F / 27 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for hiking and the river; Dec–Mar for skiing). Across United States: Warm and green; Memorial Day (last Monday) opens the summer season; timed-entry systems start at some parks.20 °C / 1 °C, 7 rain days68 °F / 34 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Pagosa Springs's best window: Jun–Sep for hiking and the river; Dec–Mar for skiing.26 °C / 5 °C, 6 rain days79 °F / 41 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyGreatInside Pagosa Springs's best window: Jun–Sep for hiking and the river; Dec–Mar for skiing.29 °C / 9 °C, 11 rain days84 °F / 48 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatInside Pagosa Springs's best window: Jun–Sep for hiking and the river; Dec–Mar for skiing.27 °C / 9 °C, 12 rain days81 °F / 48 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Pagosa Springs's best window: Jun–Sep for hiking and the river; Dec–Mar for skiing.23 °C / 4 °C, 8 rain days73 °F / 39 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for hiking and the river; Dec–Mar for skiing). Across United States: Best all-round month: New England foliage, desert parks, cooler cities. High roads start closing late in the month.17 °C / -2 °C, 7 rain days63 °F / 28 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov and Apr (mud season, lifts and trails both marginal).9 °C / -8 °C, 7 rain days48 °F / 18 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberGreatInside Pagosa Springs's best window: Jun–Sep for hiking and the river; Dec–Mar for skiing.3 °C / -14 °C, 7 rain days37 °F / 7 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday