Ski resort · United States
Best time to visit Durango Mountain Resort
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The ski season in Durango Mountain Resort typically runs December–February, when there is snow on the ground and it is cold enough. For a visit without snow, the best time is June–September, with daytime temperatures around 22°C.
Durango Mountain Resort at a glance: warmest in July with daytime temperatures around 23°C and coolest in January (2°C). The wettest month is July (71 mm) and the driest June (27 mm), with about 610 mm of rain a year. Sunniest in September.
Durango Mountain Resort
2,920 mThe climate in Durango Mountain Resort through the year
When to go
Durango Mountain Resort scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in June–September, peaking at 92 out of 100 in June. A typical June day reaches 21°C and the night falls to 1°C, with rain on about 6 days and clear sky 55 % of the time. January, April–May and October–November are a fair alternative, with scores of 50–62. The lowest score is in March (45), when days are cool at around 6°C.
Seasons and rain
The seasons are sharply different: a July day (23°C) is about 22 degrees warmer than a January day (2°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in October–May. July is the wettest month with 71 mm and June the driest with 27 mm, out of about 610 mm a year. Snow typically lies on the ground in November–June, deepest in March (about 100 cm).
Daylight
Daylight lasts from about 9.5 hours in December to 15 hours in June. Durango Mountain Resort lies about 2,900 m above sea level, which makes it roughly 19 degrees cooler than the lowlands around it.
By type of trip
The best months change with what you want to do. Each of Eddigo’s trip types has its own preferred daytime temperature and its own weights for rain, humidity and sun. Durango Mountain Resort scores 65 or more in these months:
- Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): June–September, up to 85
- City break (15–25 °C): May–October, up to 92
- Hiking (10–22 °C): April–November, up to 88
- Cooler weather (10–20 °C): March–November, up to 95
- Skiing: snow cover and cold enough in December–February
How it compares
Of the 366 destinations Eddigo covers in the United States, Durango Mountain Resort is the 102nd coolest over the year and the 110th driest. In June, when Durango Mountain Resort scores 92, Silverton Mountain (31 km away) scores 80 and Telluride (34 km away) scores 92. In March, when Durango Mountain Resort is at its lowest, Ski Santa Fe scores 62 and lies 280 km away. See where to go in June for the best destinations that month.
Month by month
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Rain | Wet days (≥ 1 mm) | Sun | Daylight | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50 | 2° | −15° | 53 mm | 5 | 46 % | 10 h | Cold and snowy · ski conditions |
| February | 49 | 2° | −14° | 53 mm | 6 | 44 % | 11 h | Cold and snowy · ski conditions |
| March | 45 | 6° | −10° | 47 mm | 7 | 42 % | 12 h | Chilly and snowy |
| April | 50 | 9° | −6° | 41 mm | 6 | 46 % | 13 h | Chilly and snowy |
| May | 62 | 14° | −3° | 32 mm | 5 | 50 % | 14 h | Mild |
| June | 92 | 21° | 1° | 27 mm | 4 | 55 % | 15 h | Pleasantly warm |
| July | 78 | 23° | 5° | 71 mm | 9 | 49 % | 15 h | Pleasantly warm |
| August | 80 | 22° | 4° | 68 mm | 9 | 54 % | 14 h | Pleasantly warm |
| September | 83 | 19° | 1° | 67 mm | 8 | 62 % | 12 h | Pleasantly warm |
| October | 62 | 14° | −5° | 50 mm | 5 | 58 % | 11 h | Mild |
| November | 55 | 7° | −10° | 41 mm | 5 | 53 % | 10 h | Chilly |
| December | 48 | 2° | −14° | 63 mm | 6 | 46 % | 10 h | Cold and snowy · ski conditions |
The score (0–100) is calculated from a range of variables, and changes with your preferences.
Climate averages 2016–2025 (ERA5, CRU TS). Sea temperature from ERA5. Not a forecast. Elevation: 2,918 m. Coordinates: 37.63, -107.81.