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The best time to visit Fort Collins

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

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Fort Collins 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.

Fort Collins is warmest in July (highs near 87°F) and coldest in January (lows around 15°F), with roughly 17 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 Fort Collins forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Fort Collins weather by month

what to expect in Fort Collins through the year

Here is Fort Collins'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 Fort Collins by season.

Jan
34°
15°
Cold
Feb
42°
16°
Cool
Mar
49°
24°
Cool
Apr
61°
33°
Mild
May
70°
45°
Mild
Jun
80°
55°
Warm
Wettest
Jul
87°
59°
Hot
Aug
86°
59°
Hot
Sep
82°
52°
Warm
Oct
68°
41°
Mild
Nov
50°
28°
Cool
Dec
46°
25°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Fort Collins?
The most comfortable time to visit Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins?
July is the warmest month in Fort Collins, averaging highs near 87°F.
What is the coldest month in Fort Collins?
January is the coldest month in Fort Collins, with lows around 15°F. Overnight frost is likely in January, February, March, November and December.
When is the rainy season in Fort Collins?
The wettest month in Fort Collins is usually June, out of roughly 17 inches of precipitation across the year.

Fort Collins month by month