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When to go · Vail

Vail in October

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

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
12°C / −3°C
average high / low
Rain days
7
Crowds
Medium
United States overall
Prices
Medium
United States overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Vail

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

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • VailHighs around 12 °C, lows around -3 °C, rain on about 7 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.

What to pack

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

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