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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.

Short answer

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

Colorado Springs is warmest in July (highs near 86°F) and coldest in January (lows around 15°F), with roughly 19 inches of precipitation across the year and June the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is April, May and October. Expect overnight frost in January, February, March, 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

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
36°
15°
Cold
Feb
44°
18°
Cool
Mar
48°
24°
Cool
Apr
60°
32°
Mild
May
68°
43°
Mild
Jun
79°
53°
Warm
Wettest
Jul
86°
57°
Hot
Aug
85°
58°
Hot
Sep
79°
50°
Warm
Oct
68°
40°
Mild
Nov
49°
25°
Cool
Dec
44°
23°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Colorado Springs?
The most comfortable time to visit Colorado Springs is usually April, May and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest June rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Colorado Springs?
July is the warmest month in Colorado Springs, averaging highs near 86°F.
What is the coldest month in Colorado Springs?
January is the coldest month in Colorado Springs, with lows around 15°F. Overnight frost is likely in January, February, March, November and December.
When is the rainy season in Colorado Springs?
The wettest month in Colorado Springs is usually June, out of roughly 19 inches of precipitation across the year.

Colorado Springs month by month