Telluride, Colorado, United States of America: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Telluride, Colorado, United States of America? If you're planning to go to Telluride, the following is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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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 Telluride, Colorado, United States of America

Based on the climate and weather in Telluride, the best time to go is June. See below for details.

Important essentials for Telluride, Colorado, United States of America

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

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

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


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards frequently wear out. An unreadable vaccine card can cause severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks aren't sold 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 easy-to-carry TSA-friendly choice.


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.

General health necessities

Telluride is at a somewhat high altitude, and could cause problems for some. For that reason, you will want to be constantly hydrated and pack altitude sickness remedies.


  • Supplements

    Ginko biloba or other supplements (ask your doctor before using)


  • Over-the-counter medicine

    Ibuprofen

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What to wear/what to pack for Telluride, Colorado, United States of America by month

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January

If you go to Telluride in January, you will notice that it is cold and somewhat snowy. Expect it to snow a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Telluride Historical Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

Traveling to Telluride in February, you will notice that it is brisk and somewhat snowy. Expect it to snow regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the low 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Telluride Historical Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

Traveling to Telluride in March, you will notice that it is pretty cool and somewhat snowy. Expect it to snow regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the low 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Telluride Historical Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

If you go to Telluride in April, you will notice that it is pretty cool. Expect it to snow a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 50s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Telluride Historical Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

If you go to Telluride in May, you will notice that it is crisp. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Telluride Historical Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

June for Telluride 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 Telluride Historical Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

If you visit Telluride during July, you will probably see that it is warm. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Telluride Historical Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

If you go to Telluride in August, you will notice that it is warm. Daytime temperatures are in the 70s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Telluride Historical Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

September in Telluride is mild. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Telluride Historical Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

October in Telluride is relatively cool. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Telluride Historical Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

November in this region is cold. Temperatures average in the high 40s F (single digits C) during the day. It snows 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Telluride Historical Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

December can be brisk and somewhat snowy. Temperatures average in the high 30s F (single digits C) during the day. It snows a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you go to the Telluride Historical Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

Activities for Telluride, Colorado, United States of America

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Telluride.

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