Best time to visit Denver, CO

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Denver runs from May through June — 2 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cool
High
46.5°F
Low
17.6°F
Precip
0.46 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 29m

February Cool
High
47.5°F
Low
19.3°F
Precip
0.53 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 29m

March Cool
High
56.4°F
Low
27.1°F
Precip
1.12 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 11h 44m

April Cool
High
62.5°F
Low
33.7°F
Precip
1.67 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 13h 3m

May Good
High
71.7°F
Low
43.4°F
Precip
2.29 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 12m

June Good
High
84.1°F
Low
52.9°F
Precip
1.68 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 46m

July Hot
High
90.2°F
Low
59.3°F
Precip
2.12 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 14h 33m

August Good
High
87.9°F
Low
57.2°F
Precip
1.83 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 34m

September Good
High
80.1°F
Low
48.2°F
Precip
1.51 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 12h 15m

October Cool
High
66.7°F
Low
35.7°F
Precip
0.98 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 55m

November Cool
High
54.8°F
Low
25.5°F
Precip
0.70 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 46m

December Cool
High
45.9°F
Low
17.7°F
Precip
0.47 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 12m

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