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Breckenridge Travel Guide

Best Times to Visit Breckenridge

The best time to visit Breckenridge is November through April when the slopes are ready and waiting for skiers and snowboarders. These months tend to see 300 inches of annual snowfall and average daytime temps hover in the upper 20s. But traveling between the months of May and October, when the mountain thaws out and hiking trails replace ski runs, isn't a bad time to visit either, especially if you're on a budget.

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Weather in Breckenridge

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Average Temperature (°F)

29.3

2.5

8.2

43.9

17.1

54.3

26.4

64.9

33.4

70.9

39.2

68.5

37.8

61.7

30.9

51.8

22.5

37.6

11.8

30.4

3.6

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Average Precipitation (in)

1.34

1.22

1.57

1.61

1.46

2.28

2.24

1.5

1.18

1.3

1.42

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Data sourced from the National Climatic Data Center

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November-April

Ski season in Breckenridge usually starts in early November and lasts through early April. Temperatures are coldest in January with a daytime average around 30 degrees, and they're warmest in April when the temp hovers in the upper 40s. The busiest and most expensive lodging and lift tickets will run across weekends and holidays, such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and Presidents Day. The best chance at finding a deal will come at the beginning and the close of the ski season, but visitors should keep in mind that not all of the ski runs will be open in early November and early April.

Key Events:

Annual International Snow Sculpture Championships (January)
Ullr Fest (January)
Mardi Gras (February)
Breck Pride (March)

May-October

Once rising temperatures melt away Breckenridge's snow, visitors can enjoy a host of warm-weather activities. Average temperatures this time of year range from the mid-50s in May to the low 70s in July and back down to the low 50s in October. And even though there's no skiing this time of year, a visit during this period will save you some serious cash on lodging.

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