Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado, United States of America: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado, United States of America? If you're planning to go to Mesa Verde National Park, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

Contents

  1. When to go to Mesa Verde National Park
  2. Important essentials for Mesa Verde National Park
  3. Activities for Mesa Verde National Park
  4. Mesa Verde National Park in January: weather and what to pack
  5. Mesa Verde National Park in February: weather and what to pack
  6. Mesa Verde National Park in March: weather and what to pack
  7. Mesa Verde National Park in April: weather and what to pack
  8. Mesa Verde National Park in May: weather and what to pack
  9. Mesa Verde National Park in June: weather and what to pack
  10. Mesa Verde National Park in July: weather and what to pack
  11. Mesa Verde National Park in August: weather and what to pack
  12. Mesa Verde National Park in September: weather and what to pack
  13. Mesa Verde National Park in October: weather and what to pack
  14. Mesa Verde National Park in November: weather and what to pack
  15. Mesa Verde National Park in December: weather and what to pack

About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado, United States of America

Based on the climate and weather in Mesa Verde National Park, the best time to go is June. See below for details.

Important essentials for Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado, United States of America

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Mesa Verde National Park, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel insurance

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  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID-19 protection possible.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards often get worn. An unreadable vaccine card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks are not available for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an excellent TSA-friendly product.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado, United States of America by month

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January

January in Mesa Verde National Park is pretty cool. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 30s F (single digits C), although night temperatures can dip into the single digits F (10+ below zero C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Chapin Mesa Archaeological Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

February in Mesa Verde National Park is brisk. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C). It snows about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Chapin Mesa Archaeological Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

March in Mesa Verde National Park is pretty cool. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C). It snows sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Chapin Mesa Archaeological Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

April in Mesa Verde National Park can be chilly. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Chapin Mesa Archaeological Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

May here is balmy. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Chapin Mesa Archaeological Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

June in Mesa Verde National Park is extremely warm and dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Chapin Mesa Archaeological Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

Traveling to Mesa Verde National Park in July, you will notice that it can be very hot. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Chapin Mesa Archaeological Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

In August, Mesa Verde National Park is extremely warm. Temperatures routinely are in the 80s F (high 20s C) and once in a while jump into the low 90s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the 50s F (low 10s C). This is also a rainy time for Mesa Verde National Park, with several of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Chapin Mesa Archaeological Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

If you visit Mesa Verde National Park during September, you are likely to find that it is warm. Temperatures tend to hover around the 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Chapin Mesa Archaeological Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

If you are traveling to Mesa Verde National Park in October, you will notice that it is crisp. Daytime temperatures are in the 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Chapin Mesa Archaeological Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

November in this region is pretty cool. Temperatures average in the low 50s F (low 10s C) during the day. It snows sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Chapin Mesa Archaeological Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

December for Mesa Verde National Park is pretty cool. Temperatures average in the low 40s F (single digits C) during the day. It snows once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Chapin Mesa Archaeological Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

Activities for Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado, United States of America

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Mesa Verde National Park.

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