Denver · SummerMonth summary
Denver weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
15°C – 31°C
🌧 Rainy days
25% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
September (9.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Denver in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 12.6h per day on average.
❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°C.
Our take: Denver in August: 31°C and 12.6h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Denver in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 One of the best months — 30°C, maximum sunshine and ideal conditions In the height of summer, Denver sees high temperatures (31°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Rain risk remains low (25% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if September (9.2/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | -8°C | 5°C | 16% | 0.7 | 9.0h | 4.9/10 |
| 🌫️ February | -9°C | 6°C | 19% | 0.9 | 9.9h | 5.2/10 |
| ⛅ March | -4°C | 12°C | 27% | 1.7 | 11.0h | 6.9/10 |
| ⛅ April | 1°C | 17°C | 27% | 1.5 | 12.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 6°C | 21°C | 40% | 2.8 | 13.1h | 7.6/10 |
| ☀️ June | 13°C | 29°C | 22% | 1.4 | 13.8h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ July | 16°C | 32°C | 23% | 1.0 | 13.5h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 15°C | 31°C | 25% | 1.2 | 12.6h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ September | 11°C | 28°C | 14% | 0.8 | 11.8h | 9.2/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 4°C | 21°C | 15% | 0.8 | 10.5h | 7.9/10 |
| ⛅ November | -2°C | 12°C | 14% | 0.6 | 9.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌫️ December | -5°C | 8°C | 12% | 0.5 | 8.8h | 5.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Denver averages 31°C, 25% rainy days and 12.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.2/10.
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Comparison
August vs September (best month)
The best month is September (score 9.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -3°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -11%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Denver in August
Is August a good time to visit Denver?
August is an excellent time to visit Denver (score 8.2/10). With 31°C, 12.6h of sunshine and 25% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Denver in August?
With 31°C and 12.6h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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