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The best time to visit Lakewood

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

Short answer

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

Lakewood is warmest in July (highs near 87°F) and coldest in January (lows around 12°F), with roughly 21 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 Lakewood forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Lakewood weather by month

what to expect in Lakewood through the year

Here is Lakewood'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 Lakewood by season.

Jan
35°
12°
Cold
Feb
44°
15°
Cool
Mar
49°
21°
Cool
Apr
61°
32°
Mild
May
70°
42°
Mild
Wettest
Jun
80°
53°
Warm
Jul
87°
57°
Hot
Aug
86°
58°
Hot
Sep
81°
50°
Warm
Oct
68°
40°
Mild
Nov
50°
25°
Cool
Dec
46°
24°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Lakewood?
The most comfortable time to visit Lakewood 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 Lakewood?
July is the warmest month in Lakewood, averaging highs near 87°F.
What is the coldest month in Lakewood?
January is the coldest month in Lakewood, with lows around 12°F. Overnight frost is likely in January, February, March, November and December.
When is the rainy season in Lakewood?
The wettest month in Lakewood is usually May, out of roughly 21 inches of precipitation across the year.

Lakewood month by month