September · United States
Best time to visit Telluride in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Telluride in September
Average temperature 10°C, 38 mm of rain, about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 56% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
1.7/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 38 mm
- Humidity
- 56%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
September in Telluride scores 1.7/10 for snow and ski travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 10°C, 38 mm of rain, and roughly 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Telluride sits in a box canyon with a free gondola to its ski mountain and a Victorian mining town core.
September in Telluride: expect compromises
September averages 10°C (49°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Expect 38 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.2 daylight hours.
It scores 1.7/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? March scores 7.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Telluride in September?
- In September, Telluride averages 10°C, 38 mm of rain, and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.7/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Telluride?
- September earns a 1.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Telluride in September?
- Expect about 38 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 56% and there are about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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