AI-generatedSteamboat Springs, Colorado at a glance
- Best time
- Jun, Aug – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 28°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,550 h
- Rain a year
- 562 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−7 / UTC−6
- Elevation
- 2,052 m
Climate in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Steamboat Springs, Colorado has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 28 °C, while January is the coolest at −2 °C. With around 2,550 hours of sunshine a year, Steamboat Springs, Colorado is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June, August – September
Best for skiing: December – April
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 1°
- Midday, 13:00: about 12°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
- Evening, 20:00: about 7°
- Night, 23:00: about 4°
07:1718:29
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:00–07:54 · evening 17:52–18:46
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:49–07:00 · evening 18:46–18:56
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Steamboat Springs, Colorado in October?
In October, Steamboat Springs, Colorado is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 54 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 12 min07:17 – 18:29
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 41 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 5 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−6America/Denver
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %66 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %53 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %64 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.2 of 11.2 hours of daylight in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, 55 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 50 min
- Olive skin
- about 65 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Steamboat Springs, Colorado: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Steamboat Springs, Colorado has about 9 rainy days with 54 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
How breezy and how cloudy Steamboat Springs, Colorado is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Steamboat Springs, Colorado typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 41 % of the sky over Steamboat Springs, Colorado: mostly sunny, with about 6.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
How often the day gets hot in Steamboat Springs, Colorado (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Steamboat Springs, Colorado has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 13 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
When Steamboat Springs, Colorado is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Steamboat Springs, Colorado has about 5 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 18 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 43 out of 100: possible. On the slopes at about 2,700 m, the ski season usually runs Dec – Apr.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
FrostOctober: nights around −1°. Heating and warm bedding are a must.
The coolest nights are in December (−14°), the warmest in July (11°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September to June, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 17 | −2° | −13° | 4.4 h | 12 | 60 |
| FebruaryFeb | 21 | 0° | −11° | 5.2 h | 12 | 59 |
| MarchMar | 25 | 4° | −8° | 6.6 h | 12 | 53 |
| AprilApr | 37 | 8° | −4° | 7.2 h | 12 | 61 |
| MayMay | 78 | 15° | 1° | 8.3 h | 11 | 53 |
| JuneJun | 95 | 23° | 7° | 10.0 h | 6 | 29 |
| JulyJul | 79 | 28° | 11° | 9.8 h | 5 | 19 |
| AugustAug | 88 | 26° | 11° | 8.8 h | 6 | 24 |
| SeptemberSep | 90 | 21° | 6° | 7.9 h | 7 | 39 |
| OctoberOct | 63 | 13° | −1° | 6.2 h | 9 | 54 |
| NovemberNov | 25 | 4° | −9° | 5.1 h | 10 | 50 |
| DecemberDec | 16 | −1° | −14° | 4.1 h | 12 | 62 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
40.48° N, 106.83° W · 2,052 m · America/Denver
Best time to visit Steamboat Springs, Colorado
The best time to visit Steamboat Springs, Colorado is in June and from August to September. Hiking and mountain trips are best from May to June and from August to September, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is December with 62 mm of precipitation.
Steamboat Springs, Colorado through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Steamboat Springs, Colorado in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 4–15 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Steamboat Springs, Colorado in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 23–28 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days in all
Steamboat Springs, Colorado in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 4–21 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Steamboat Springs, Colorado in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- -2–0 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Steamboat Springs, Colorado for you.
Your best months: June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Steamboat Springs, Colorado: score 95 against 63. In June, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. June has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 63 | 95better |
| Day high | 13° | 23° |
| Night low | −1° | 7° |
| Sunshine | 6.2 h | 10.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 54 mm | 29 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
May – Jun, Aug – Sep
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Snow
Oct – May
Snow on 2 or more days
Best for skiing
Dec – Apr
Estimated snow conditions on slopes at about 2,700 m, from snowfall, temperature and sunshine. A climate estimate, not a snow report.
Steamboat Springs, Colorado month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
17January-2° · 4 h
In January, Steamboat Springs, Colorado is freezing cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−13 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 60 mm. Snow falls on about 12 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
Steamboat Springs, Colorado in January21February0° · 5 h
In February, Steamboat Springs, Colorado is freezing cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 59 mm. Snow falls on about 11 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
Steamboat Springs, Colorado in February25March4° · 7 h
In March, Steamboat Springs, Colorado is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 53 mm. Snow falls on about 10 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
Steamboat Springs, Colorado in March37April8° · 7 h
In April, Steamboat Springs, Colorado is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 61 mm in total. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
Steamboat Springs, Colorado in April78May15° · 8 h
In May, Steamboat Springs, Colorado is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 53 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
Steamboat Springs, Colorado in May95June23° · 10 h
In June, Steamboat Springs, Colorado is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 29 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
Steamboat Springs, Colorado in June79July28° · 10 h
In July, Steamboat Springs, Colorado is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 19 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
Steamboat Springs, Colorado in July88August26° · 9 h
In August, Steamboat Springs, Colorado is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 24 mm. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
Steamboat Springs, Colorado in August90September21° · 8 h
In September, Steamboat Springs, Colorado is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 39 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
Steamboat Springs, Colorado in September63October13° · 6 h
In October, Steamboat Springs, Colorado is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 54 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
Steamboat Springs, Colorado in October25November4° · 5 h
In November, Steamboat Springs, Colorado is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 50 mm in total. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
Steamboat Springs, Colorado in November16December-1° · 4 h
In December, Steamboat Springs, Colorado is freezing cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−14 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 62 mm. Snow falls on about 11 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
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Steamboat Springs vs. Vail
In October the holiday weather in Steamboat Springs and Vail is about equally good (score 63 vs. 59). During the day Vail is 2 °C cooler than Steamboat Springs.
| in October | Steamboat Springs | Vail |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 63 | 59 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 8 |
| Best time | Jun, Aug – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Steamboat Springs, Colorado ranks 24 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3El Paso26°97
- 4Page (Lake Powell)21°96
- 5Moab21°95
- 6Reno19°95
- 7Albuquerque22°94
- 8Flagstaff (Grand Canyon)18°93
- 24Steamboat SpringsThis page13°63
Planning a trip to Steamboat Springs, Colorado
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Steamboat Springs, Colorado in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Steamboat Springs, Colorado has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (ski score 99) and its weakest during October half-term (score 63).
- 99
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent · ski conditionsBest holidays
- 7 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Skiing
- 81
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 17 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Snow
- 85
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
- 63
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 13 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 90
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent · ski conditions
- −2 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Skiing
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 35 min
- Distance
- 7,560 km
- Time zone
- UTC−6
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (7 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Steamboat Springs, Colorado
When is the best time to visit Steamboat Springs, Colorado?
The best time to visit Steamboat Springs, Colorado is in June and from August to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Steamboat Springs, Colorado?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 28 °C and nights around 11 °C. January is the coolest month at −2 °C.
When does it rain most in Steamboat Springs, Colorado?
The wettest month is December with 62 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 19 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Steamboat Springs, Colorado get?
Steamboat Springs, Colorado gets around 2,550 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.0 hours a day; in December there are 4.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Steamboat Springs, Colorado in?
Steamboat Springs, Colorado uses the time zone America/Denver: UTC−7 in January and UTC−6 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Steamboat Springs, Colorado?
A nonstop flight from London to Steamboat Springs, Colorado takes about 9 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,560 km.
Which school holidays are best for Steamboat Springs, Colorado?
Steamboat Springs, Colorado has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (ski score 99) and its weakest during October half-term (score 63). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 99 (Ski), May half-term 81, Summer holidays 85, October half-term 63, Christmas holidays 90 (Ski).
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