Vail, United States experiences average highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 13°C (55°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 4 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 11 hours per day. Average highs have warmed by 1.0°C (1.8°F) across the available records.
Vail, United States Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Vail, United States. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Mar–Nov 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
7.5/10
Best: April, May, October
UV Index
7
High
Temperature 28°C / 13°C
Feels Like 25°C / 11°C
Rainy Days 4
Rainfall 24 mm
Sunshine 11 h
Humidity 38%
Wind Speed 18 km/h
Dew Point 5°C
Snow Days 1 days
Frost Days 4 days
Hottest Month
37°C
June
Avg Low22°C
Rain2days
Coldest Month
3°C
January
Avg High17°C
Rain4days
Driest Month
1days
April
Avg High28°C
Avg Low12°C
Windiest Month
22 km/h
April (Gusts 49)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, July, August, December due to less favorable weather conditions.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:18
Daylight 14.2h
Sunset 19:32
Live conditions—
Vail on the map · live conditions
Vail, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Vail
- Population
- 10.2K
- Elevation
- 986 m
- Coordinates
- 32.05°, -110.71°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 27°C
Avg Low 12°C
Rain 2 days/mo
2/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 36°C
Avg Low 23°C
Rain 8 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 28°C
Avg Low 14°C
Rain 4 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 19°C
Avg Low 4°C
Rain 4 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 17°C / 3°C . Feb: 20°C / 5°C . Mar: 23°C / 8°C . Apr: 28°C / 12°C . May: 32°C / 16°C . Jun: 37°C / 22°C . Jul: 36°C / 24°C . Aug: 35°C / 23°C . Sep: 33°C / 20°C . Oct: 29°C / 14°C . Nov: 23°C / 8°C . Dec: 19°C / 5°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 29 mm. Feb: 28 mm. Mar: 16 mm. Apr: 4 mm. May: 3 mm. Jun: 11 mm. Jul: 54 mm. Aug: 54 mm. Sep: 31 mm. Oct: 15 mm. Nov: 15 mm. Dec: 26 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 49%. Feb: 42%. Mar: 36%. Apr: 23%. May: 20%. Jun: 22%. Jul: 43%. Aug: 49%. Sep: 43%. Oct: 36%. Nov: 40%. Dec: 48%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 16 km/h . Feb: 19 km/h . Mar: 21 km/h . Apr: 22 km/h . May: 22 km/h . Jun: 20 km/h . Jul: 16 km/h . Aug: 14 km/h . Sep: 16 km/h . Oct: 17 km/h . Nov: 16 km/h . Dec: 15 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 9h. Feb: 10h. Mar: 11h. Apr: 12h. May: 13h. Jun: 13h. Jul: 12h. Aug: 12h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 10h. Nov: 9h. Dec: 8h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 4. Feb: UV 6. Mar: UV 7. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 9. Jun: UV 9. Jul: UV 9. Aug: UV 9. Sep: UV 8. Oct: UV 6. Nov: UV 5. Dec: UV 4.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 1 days. Feb: 1 days. Mar: 0 days. Apr: 0 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 0 days. Dec: 1 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 1.0°C (1.8°F) across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jun 2025 · 37°C | Jun · 37°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 1°C | Jan · 3°C |
| Wettest month | Jul 2025 · 63 mm | Jul · 54 mm |
| Windiest month | Mar 2025 · 23 km/h | Apr · 22 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Fair 
February
Fair March
Good April best
Excellent May best
Excellent June
Good July
Fair August
Fair September
Excellent October best
Excellent November
Good December
Fair | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C / 3°C | 13°C / -1°C | 4days (29 mm) Good | 8.7h Good | 49% Moderate | 4.3 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| February | 20°C / 5°C | 16°C / 1°C | 5days (28 mm) Good | 9.6h Good | 42% Moderate | 5.6 High | Fair | View Details |
| March | 23°C / 8°C | 19°C / 4°C | 3days (16 mm) Excellent | 10.7h Excellent | 36% Comfortable | 7 High | Good | View Details |
| April best | 28°C / 12°C | 24°C / 8°C | 1days (4 mm) Excellent | 12h Excellent | 23% Comfortable | 8.2 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| May best | 32°C / 16°C | 28°C / 13°C | 1days (3 mm) Excellent | 12.7h Excellent | 20% Comfortable | 8.8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| June | 37°C / 22°C | 35°C / 20°C | 2days (11 mm) Excellent | 12.8h Excellent | 22% Comfortable | 8.9 Very High | Good | View Details |
| July | 36°C / 24°C | 37°C / 25°C | 11days (54 mm) Wet | 12.3h Excellent | 43% Moderate | 9 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| August | 35°C / 23°C | 36°C / 24°C | 10days (54 mm) Wet | 11.7h Excellent | 49% Moderate | 8.5 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| September | 33°C / 20°C | 33°C / 20°C | 5days (31 mm) Good | 11.1h Excellent | 43% Moderate | 7.5 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 29°C / 14°C | 27°C / 12°C | 3days (15 mm) Excellent | 10.3h Excellent | 36% Comfortable | 6.3 High | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 23°C / 8°C | 20°C / 5°C | 3days (15 mm) Excellent | 9.3h Good | 40% Comfortable | 4.8 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| December | 19°C / 5°C | 15°C / 2°C | 4days (26 mm) Good | 8.4h Good | 48% Moderate | 4.1 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Vail are April, May, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Vail, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Vail is June, with average daytime highs of 37°C (98°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Vail is January, with average overnight lows of 3°C (37°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Vail is July, averaging 54mm of precipitation across 11 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Vail runs through July, August, with the heaviest rainfall in July. Based on 10-year averages for Vail.
Vail receives approximately 130 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 13 hours. Based on climate data for Vail.
The least favorable months to visit Vail are January, July, August, December, primarily due to less favorable weather conditions. For the best conditions, consider April, May, October instead.
The annual average UV index in Vail is 7, classified as high. SPF 30+ sunscreen, sunglasses, and seeking shade between 10:00–16:00 are strongly recommended.
Average humidity in Vail is 38%, classified as dry. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Vail receives snow. Months with snowfall average 1 snow days and 1 cm (0 in) of accumulation, with about 4 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Vail are 18 km/h (11 mph). The windiest month is April with peak winds reaching 22 km/h (14 mph) (gusts up to 49 km/h / 30 mph).
Vail averages 14 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 31%. The clearest skies occur in May.
The annual average dew point in Vail is 5°C (41°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Vail has a Hot Semi-Arid climate, classified as BSh under the Köppen system. Arid climates have very low rainfall relative to temperature, with large swings between daytime heat and cool nights.
The 'feels like' temperature in Vail ranges from 11°C (52°F) to 25°C (77°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Vail. It earns a climate score of 7.6/10 with Good.
For June in Vail, pack Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Sandals. With average highs of 37°C (98°F) and 2 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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