Ouray
Best time to visit Ouray
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 34 to 37 F, lows 15 to 19 F, 58.5 in snow
- Spring
- Highs 45 to 63 F, lows 25 to 39 F, 42 in snow
- Summer
- Highs 74 to 79 F, lows 47 to 53 F, 0.1 in snow
- Fall
- Highs 44 to 69 F, lows 24 to 45 F, 25.8 in snow
What is open and when, with sources
Winter
- Ouray Ice Festival. January 28 to 31, 2027. Source, checked November 3, 2026
Across seasons
- Ouray Via Ferrata. Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, May through October, weather dependent. Source, checked November 3, 2026
- Box Canyon Falls Park. Closed November through April. Source, checked November 3, 2026
- Bear Creek Trail. Snow lingers early; Visit Ouray recommends mid-summer through fall. Source, checked November 3, 2026
- Million Dollar Highway. Winter and spring avalanches are common, with evidence of more than 60 avalanches, and CDOT closures can happen. Source, checked November 3, 2026
- Ouray County Museum. Closed November through April. Source, checked November 3, 2026
All year
- Ridgway State Park. The Dutch Charlie Swim Beach is closed for the season and swimming there is prohibited. Source, checked November 3, 2026
Weather month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precipitation | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 15 | 1.89 | 22.4 |
| Feb | 37 | 19 | 1.71 | 19.6 |
| Mar | 45 | 25 | 2.38 | 23.8 |
| Apr | 52 | 31 | 2.15 | 14.6 |
| May | 63 | 39 | 1.77 | 3.6 |
| Jun | 74 | 47 | 0.91 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 79 | 53 | 2.41 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 51 | 2.42 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 45 | 2.39 | 0.5 |
| Oct | 57 | 34 | 2.12 | 5.1 |
| Nov | 44 | 24 | 1.92 | 20.2 |
| Dec | 35 | 16 | 1.56 | 16.5 |
Weather: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020, monthly, station OURAY. NOAA data, checked November 3, 2026.
Photo credits
- Summer: Mike McBey, CC BY 2.0, resized
- Fall: Jason Pawela, CC BY-SA 4.0, resized
- Yankee Boy Basin: dana.m.wilson, CC BY 2.0, resized
- Ridgway State Park: A. E. Crane, U.S. Department of Transportation, Public domain, resized