Temperature
Pleasant by day, cold at night.
68°Ftypical Aug high
Breckenridge
United States · North America
Breckenridge is most comfortable in summer and early autumn. Summers are mild and winters are cold. Precipitation is spread through the year. Humidity is usually low.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
8°F to 71°F
Rain
12 days/mo
Sunshine
11 h/day
Humidity feel
Generally dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
One of the wettest months.
55%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
12.6 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable.
Very dryAug heat feel
Easy airWarm air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 61° and nights feel near 39°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Partly cloudy across the month.
50%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 65°F, easing to about 58°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning59°F
Rain12%
Cloud37%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday65°F
Rain38%
Cloud61%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon65°F
Rain43%
Cloud72%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening58°F
Rain27%
Cloud57%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
4 mphAug Calm
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 25, 2026
Data & methodology