Durango
Best time to visit Durango
The weather and what is open, season by season. The month is yours to pick.
CDOT says flooding from October 22 to 25, 2026 caused significant structural damage on US 160, US 550 and CO 151. CDOT, checked November 3, 2026. Road status changes, so check COtrip before you drive.
- Winter
- Highs 39 to 45 F, lows 13 to 19 F, 47.8 in snow
- Spring
- Highs 54 to 71 F, lows 25 to 37 F, 9.3 in snow
- Summer
- Highs 81 to 85 F, lows 46 to 53 F
- Fall
- Highs 50 to 76 F, lows 23 to 45 F, 6.6 in snow
What is open and when, with sources
Winter
- Purgatory Resort. The 2026-27 winter season is scheduled to open November 20, a scheduled date and not a confirmed one. Source, checked November 3, 2026
- Silverton. The town receives a mean annual snowfall of about 175 inches, and winter activities include snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. Source, checked November 3, 2026
Spring
- Chimney Rock National Monument. Closed for the 2026 season. Guided tours return May 15, 2027. Source, checked November 3, 2026
Across seasons
- Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. The railroad's flooding statement says it is on track to resume The Polar Express and Cascade Canyon trains beginning on November 20, 2026. Source, checked November 3, 2026
- Cascade Canyon Winter Train. Runs on weekends in January and February, with midweek dates added in March and April. Source, checked November 3, 2026
All year
- Mesa Verde National Park. The park is open daily year-round, but the Mesa Verde Museum is closed for renovation from October 25, 2026 until late spring 2027, and Wetherill Mesa is closed until late spring 2027. Cliff dwelling tours begin in early May. Winter conditions can delay openings or close the park, so check the park's current conditions page. Source, checked November 3, 2026
- Durango Hot Springs Resort and Spa. Open daily 9 AM to 10 PM with shorter hours on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Source, checked November 3, 2026
- Overend Mountain Park. Open in all seasons, with fat biking and snowshoeing in winter. Source, checked November 3, 2026
Weather month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precipitation | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 13 | 2.17 | 19.4 |
| Feb | 45 | 19 | 1.71 | 15.4 |
| Mar | 54 | 25 | 1.32 | 5.3 |
| Apr | 63 | 30 | 1.25 | 3.8 |
| May | 71 | 37 | 1.18 | 0.2 |
| Jun | 81 | 46 | 0.53 | 0 |
| Jul | 85 | 53 | 1.92 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 52 | 2.28 | 0 |
| Sep | 76 | 45 | 2.22 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 33 | 1.93 | 1.1 |
| Nov | 50 | 23 | 1.46 | 5.5 |
| Dec | 40 | 13 | 1.65 | 13 |
Weather: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020, monthly, station DURANGO. NOAA data, checked November 3, 2026.
Photo credits
- Summer: Michael Gäbler, CC BY 3.0, resized
- Mesa Verde National Park: Tobi 87, CC BY-SA 4.0, resized
- Chimney Rock National Monument: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain, resized