Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
74°Ftypical Aug high
Typical range
Vail
United States · North America
Vail is most comfortable in summer and early autumn. Summers are warm and winters are cold. Winter also brings ski season, with meaningful snow around September to May. Rain is spread through the year. Humidity is usually low.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
9°F to 76°F
Rain
10 days/mo
Sunshine
11 h/day
Humidity feel
Generally dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
Moderate rain risk, mostly light.
35%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
12.7 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 67° and nights feel near 43°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Partly cloudy across the month.
58%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 71°F, easing to about 65°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning64°F
Rain5%
Cloud31%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday71°F
Rain16%
Cloud47%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon71°F
Rain27%
Cloud62%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening65°F
Rain19%
Cloud52%
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