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Weather · August

Breckenridge weather in August

Average highs of 73°F, lows of 37°F and 1.9 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

August is Breckenridge’s 2nd warmest month, with average highs of 73°F and lows of 37°F. That is 2° cooler than July, and 21° above the yearly average high.

Average high
73°F
Average low
37°F
Precipitation
1.9 in
Wet days
14
Sunrise · sunset
6:16 AM · 8:01 PM

August across the year

  1. 31°2°Jan
  2. 33°4°Feb
  3. 41°11°Mar
  4. 48°18°Apr
  5. 58°26°May
  6. 69°33°Jun
  7. 75°38°Jul
  8. 73°37°Aug
  9. 66°30°Sep
  10. 54°21°Oct
  11. 41°11°Nov
  12. 32°3°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in August

  • Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.
  • Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 14 days this month.

August is good for

Around Breckenridge

Clouds and Cats Over Breckenridge
Clouds and Cats Over Breckenridge (8451892394)Zach Dischner · CC BY 2.0
Breckenridge Ski Resort from town
Breckenridge Ski Resort from townJasen Miller from Colorado Springs, USA · CC BY 2.0
Breckenridge slopes in summer
Breckenridge slopes in summerDavepark · CC BY-SA 3.0

See Breckenridge

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August compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
July75°F38°F1.9 in
August73°F37°F1.9 in
September66°F30°F1.4 in

Planning a trip? See the best time to visit Breckenridge and today’s forecast.

Questions

How hot does it get in Breckenridge in August?

Average highs are 73°F and average lows 37°F, for a daily mean of 55°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Breckenridge in August?

August averages 1.9 in of precipitation over about 14 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 2nd wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Breckenridge in August?

Around mid-August the sun rises about 6:16 AM and sets about 8:01 PM, for roughly 13.7 hours of daylight.

Is August a good time to visit Breckenridge?

The mildest months for visiting are June, July, September. August is mild.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Dillon 1 E station (8 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for August 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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