Things to do in Telluride in August

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Overview

August is a great time to visit Telluride. The weather is usually mildly cool, humid but cool, with temperatures ranging from 46—73°F (8—23°C).

Telluride has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your August trip to Telluride. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to August. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in Telluride in August. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout August, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

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Best events and things to do in Telluride in August

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Holidays in Telluride in August
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Weather in Telluride in August

Temperatures on an average day in Telluride in August

The average temperature in Telluride in August for a typical day ranges from a high of 73°F (23°C) to a low of 46°F (8°C). Some would describe it as mildly cool, humid but cool.

For comparison, the hottest month in Telluride, July, has days with highs of 74°F (24°C) and lows of 47°F (8°C). The coldest month, February has days with highs of 28°F (-2°C) and lows of 7°F (-14°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Telluride in August based on historical data.

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Historical temperature average in August
73°F
highs
46°F
lows

General weather summary

Mildly cool, humid but cool
Feels like
42%
Chance of rain
0.179 in
Amount
8.5 mph
Wind speed
65%
Humidity
13.6 hrs
Daylight length
6:25 AM
Sunrise
8:03 PM
Sunset
59%
Cloud cover
Sweater
What to wear
What to wear in August
With an average high of 73°F (23°C) and a low of 46°F (8°C), it generally feels mildly cool, humid but cool. There might also be a small chance of rain. With that in mind, most people would dress in something moderately warm like a sweater and remember to bring an umbrella
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Best attractions for Telluride in August

Besides the array of exciting events and activities Telluride has to offer for travelers in August, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in Telluride that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in Telluride for August.
Mountain Village Gondola Parking Garage
1. Mountain Village Gondola Parking Garage
4.8
(66)
Parking garage
Transportation
Bear Creek Falls
2. Bear Creek Falls
4.9
(26)
Waterfall
Nature & Parks
New Sheridan Hotel
3. New Sheridan Hotel
4.7
(476)
Hotel
Sights & Landmarks
Bright 19th-century hotel with 2 restaurants & a bar, plus a rooftop lounge & ski storage.
Telluride Historical Museum
4. Telluride Historical Museum
4.7
(136)
Museum
History Museums
Museum with 10 themed rooms of exhibits dedicated to the area's history & culture.
Town Park
5. Town Park
4.8
(556)
Park
Sights & Landmarks
Scenic gathering place with camping & sports facilities plus a pool, playground & ice skating.
Jud Wiebe Memorial Trail
6. Jud Wiebe Memorial Trail
4.7
(81)
Hiking area
Nature & Parks
Bridal Veil Falls
7. Bridal Veil Falls
4.8
(142)
Waterfall
Nature & Parks
365-ft.-high waterfall plunging over dramatic cliffs forming the head of Telluride's box canyon.
San Miguel River
8. San Miguel River
4.8
(53)
River
Nature & Parks
Black Bear Road
9. Black Bear Road
5.0
(53)
Mountain pass
Sights & Landmarks
Challenging dirt path open seasonally to off-road vehicles & traveled downhill from mountain pass.
Ophir Pass
10. Ophir Pass
5.0
(76)
Mountain pass
Nature & Parks
Alta Lakes Rd
11. Alta Lakes Rd
Nature & Parks
Bodies of Water
Telluride Ski Resort
12. Telluride Ski Resort
4.8
(2785)
Ski resort
Nature & Parks
Winter sports resort with varied terrain including a challenging bowl, plus dining & lodging.
Blue Lakes Trail
13. Blue Lakes Trail
Nature & Parks
Hiking Trails
Seasonal out & back hiking route stretching 7.6 miles to 3 alpine lakes in a glacial basin.
Mt Sneffels
14. Mt Sneffels
4.9
(75)
Mountain peak
Nature & Parks
Soaring 14,150-ft. mountain with panoramic views, popular with hikers & advanced mountaineers.
Cornet Falls
15. Cornet Falls
4.4
(21)
Waterfall
Nature & Parks
A short trek involving some rock scrambling leads to this 80-ft. cascade along Cornet Creek.
Telluride Brewing Company
16. Telluride Brewing Company
4.7
(139)
Brewery
Food & Drink

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