Rocky Mountain National Park in July
In July, Rocky Mountain National Park averages a high of 76°F and a low of 40°F, with 2.0 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 752,000 people visit, the busiest month. Days are 14 hours 47 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 76° / 40°F
- Precipitation
- 2.0in
- Snow
- 0in
- Daylight
- 14h 47m
- Visitors
- 752,000
- Crowds
- Very busy
Best months for weather and crowds instead: June (very busy).
Higher or lower in the park, expect a different picture: Waterdale, CO at 5,230 ft averages a July high of 87°F and a low of 55°F.
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Grand Lake 1 NW, CO, 9.2 miles from the park's center, 8,720 ft. Second station lower down: Waterdale, CO, 5,230 ft, 26.4 miles. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in July
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | 82° / 53° | Busy | Hot |
| Great Sand Dunes National Park | 81° / 52° | Very busy | Hot |
| Arches National Park | 99° / 70° | Very busy | Very hot |
| Wind Cave National Park | 85° / 57° | Very busy | Hot |
| Mesa Verde National Park | 86° / 59° | Very busy | Hot |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Rocky Mountain National Park on nps.gov
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