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The best time to visit Colorado Springs

Month-by-month climate averages for Colorado Springs, CO, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

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Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Colorado Springs is usually May, September and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest August rain is behind you.

Colorado Springs is warmest in July (highs near 85°F) and coldest in January (lows around 17°F), with roughly 17 inches of precipitation across the year and August the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is May, September and October. Expect overnight frost in January, February, March, April, November and December.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Colorado Springs forecast - and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Colorado Springs weather by month

what to expect in Colorado Springs through the year, 1991-2020 averages

Here is Colorado Springs's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Colorado Springs by season.

Jan
38°
17°
Cold
Feb
43°
17°
Cool
Mar
51°
27°
Cool
Apr
59°
31°
Mild
May
68°
43°
Mild
Jun
79°
53°
Warm
Jul
85°
56°
Hot
Aug
83°
56°
Warm
Wettest
Sep
76°
47°
Warm
Oct
63°
35°
Mild
Nov
49°
25°
Cool
Dec
39°
18°
Cold

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Colorado Springs?
The most comfortable time to visit Colorado Springs is usually May, September and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest August rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Colorado Springs?
July is the warmest month in Colorado Springs, averaging highs near 85°F.
What is the coldest month in Colorado Springs?
January is the coldest month in Colorado Springs, with lows around 17°F. Overnight frost is likely in January, February, March, April, November and December.
When is the rainy season in Colorado Springs?
The wettest month in Colorado Springs is usually August, out of roughly 17 inches of precipitation across the year.

Colorado Springs month by month