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The best time to visit Denver

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

Short answer

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

Denver is warmest in July (highs near 89°F) and coldest in January (lows around 11°F), with roughly 18 inches of precipitation across the year and May the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is April 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 Denver forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Denver weather by month

what to expect in Denver through the year

Here is Denver'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 Denver by season.

Jan
35°
11°
Cold
Feb
45°
15°
Cool
Mar
50°
23°
Cool
Apr
63°
33°
Mild
May
71°
44°
Mild
Wettest
Jun
82°
54°
Warm
Jul
89°
58°
Hot
Aug
88°
59°
Hot
Sep
83°
50°
Warm
Oct
70°
40°
Mild
Nov
51°
25°
Cool
Dec
47°
25°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Denver?
The most comfortable time to visit Denver is usually April and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest May rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Denver?
July is the warmest month in Denver, averaging highs near 89°F.
What is the coldest month in Denver?
January is the coldest month in Denver, with lows around 11°F. Overnight frost is likely in January, February, March, November and December.
When is the rainy season in Denver?
The wettest month in Denver is usually May, out of roughly 18 inches of precipitation across the year.

Denver month by month