When is the best time to go to Breckenridge

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Breckenridge, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Breckenridge weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Breckenridge are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Breckenridge January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-8°C 15mm 5.4hrs 10.2hrs

January is a dry month in Breckenridge and the temperature is generally very cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Breckenridge for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Breckenridge and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -8°C (17°F), whilst at night -20°C (-4°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Breckenridge with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Breckenridge February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-5°C 11mm 6.3hrs 11.4hrs

February in Breckenridge is generally dry with the temperature being very cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Breckenridge for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Breckenridge and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -5°C (23°F), whilst at night -16°C (3°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Breckenridge with around 11mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Breckenridge March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
2°C 23mm 7.5hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Breckenridge is characteristically cold and dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Breckenridge.

March is in the spring in Breckenridge and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -8°C (17°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Breckenridge with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Breckenridge April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 53mm 8.7hrs 14.6hrs

Breckenridge's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Breckenridge.

April is in the spring in Breckenridge and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Breckenridge with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Breckenridge May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 74mm 9.9hrs 16.1hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Breckenridge and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Breckenridge, with some very good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Breckenridge and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Breckenridge with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Breckenridge June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 90mm 11.1hrs 10.2hrs

The weather in June in Breckenridge is characteristically warm and a little damp.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Breckenridge, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Breckenridge and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Breckenridge with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Breckenridge July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 83mm 12.2hrs 11.4hrs

July in Breckenridge is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Breckenridge, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Breckenridge and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Breckenridge with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Breckenridge August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 71mm 10.9hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Breckenridge is characteristically warm and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Breckenridge, with some very good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Breckenridge and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Breckenridge with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Breckenridge weather in August »

September

Breckenridge September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 57mm 8.5hrs 14.6hrs

Breckenridge's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Breckenridge, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Breckenridge and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Breckenridge with around 57mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Breckenridge weather in September »

October

Breckenridge October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 39mm 6.5hrs 16.1hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Breckenridge and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Breckenridge.

October is in the fall / autumn in Breckenridge and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Breckenridge with around 39mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Breckenridge November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 19mm 4.4hrs 10.2hrs

The climate in Breckenridge during November can be summarized as cold and dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Breckenridge for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Breckenridge and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -7°C (20°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Breckenridge with around 19mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Breckenridge December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-5°C 14mm 4.2hrs 11.4hrs

December in Breckenridge is generally dry with the temperature being very cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Breckenridge for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Breckenridge and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -5°C (22°F), whilst at night -16°C (4°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Breckenridge with around 14mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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Breckenridge weather stats

Breckenridge weather statistics
Hottest month: July 28.6°C 83.5°F
Driest month: February 11mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: July 12.2hrs
Coldest month: January -8.7°C 16.3°F
Wettest month: June 90mm 3.5ins
Warmest sea: August 16.4°C 61.5°F
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