Best time to visit Fort Collins, CO

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

The most comfortable travel window in Fort Collins runs from May through September — 5 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cool
High
45.0°F
Low
18.3°F
Precip
0.41 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 24m

February Cool
High
46.8°F
Low
20.7°F
Precip
0.47 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 27m

March Cool
High
56.4°F
Low
28.5°F
Precip
1.31 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 43m

April Cool
High
62.5°F
Low
35.4°F
Precip
2.10 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 5m

May Good
High
70.9°F
Low
44.1°F
Precip
2.72 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 15m

June Good
High
81.8°F
Low
52.8°F
Precip
1.90 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 51m

July Good
High
87.4°F
Low
58.7°F
Precip
1.63 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 38m

August Good
High
85.0°F
Low
56.5°F
Precip
1.45 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 37m

September Good
High
77.4°F
Low
48.0°F
Precip
1.43 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 15m

October Cool
High
64.3°F
Low
36.1°F
Precip
1.25 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 53m

November Cool
High
52.5°F
Low
26.1°F
Precip
0.74 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 42m

December Cold
High
44.0°F
Low
18.3°F
Precip
0.47 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 7m

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