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The Best Time to Visit Denver

Month-by-month climate data for Denver, United States — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.

Best monthsOctoberSeptemberJuneToughestFebruary

May–October, December–March. Spring + autumn for hiking; winter for ski-resort day-trips to Vail and Aspen.

Warmest in Denver: Jul (32°C / 90°F) · Coolest: Jan (5°C / 41°F) · Wettest: May (~10 rain days)

5°
-9°
Jan
5°
-11°
Feb
10°
-5°
Mar
16°
0°
Apr
22°
6°
May
29°
13°
Jun
32°
16°
Jul
32°
16°
Aug
28°
11°
Sep
20°
4°
Oct
12°
-3°
Nov
8°
-5°
Dec

Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)

Denver climate, month by month

January

5° / -9°C

~4 rain days

Fair

February

5° / -11°C

~7 rain days

Fair

March

10° / -5°C

~9 rain days

Fair

April

16° / 0°C

~7 rain days

Excellent

May

22° / 6°C

~10 rain days

Excellent

June

29° / 13°C

~7 rain days

Excellent

July

32° / 16°C

~6 rain days

Good

August

32° / 16°C

~6 rain days

Good

September

28° / 11°C

~5 rain days

Excellent

October

20° / 4°C

~3 rain days

Excellent

November

12° / -3°C

~5 rain days

Good

December

8° / -5°C

~4 rain days

Fair

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