Quick decision
When to visit Denver?
🌞 Best time overall
September
🌡️ Optimal temperature
52°F–82°F in September
🌧 Least rain
14% rainy days in September
🌧 Wettest month
January (16%)
📅 Best score
9.2/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Rocky MountainsJun–Sep — Rocky Mountain NP, Trail Ridge Road, alpine tundra.
Craft breweriesYear-round — 100+ breweries, RiNo district, Great Divide.
Skiing 2h awayDec–Apr — Breckenridge, Keystone, Vail accessible as day trips.
Art & Red RocksMay–Oct — Red Rocks amphitheater, Denver Art Museum, LoDo.
Monthly climate data
Denver weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 18°F | 41°F | 16% | 0.0in | 9.0h | 4.9/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 16°F | 43°F | 19% | 0.0in | 9.9h | 5.2/10 |
| ⛅ March | 25°F | 54°F | 27% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 6.9/10 |
| ⛅ April | 34°F | 63°F | 27% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 43°F | 70°F | 40% | 0.1in | 13.1h | 7.6/10 |
| ☀️ June | 55°F | 84°F | 22% | 0.1in | 13.8h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ July | 61°F | 90°F | 23% | 0.0in | 13.5h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 59°F | 88°F | 25% | 0.0in | 12.6h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ September | 52°F | 82°F | 14% | 0.0in | 11.8h | 9.2/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 39°F | 70°F | 15% | 0.0in | 10.5h | 7.9/10 |
| ⛅ November | 28°F | 54°F | 14% | 0.0in | 9.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 23°F | 46°F | 12% | 0.0in | 8.8h | 5.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 17°F, 31% rainy days, 12.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.2/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Excellent time
Average 31°F, 23% rainy days, 13.3h sunshine/day. Score: 8.5/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 20°F, 14% rainy days, 10.6h sunshine/day. Score: 8.0/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 6°F, 16% rainy days, 9.2h sunshine/day. Score: 5.3/10.
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FAQ
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September is ideal with 14% rainy days and 28°F.
January is the wettest month with 16% rainy days.
Yes, September is the best month with an average of 28°F.
In winter, the average score is 5.3/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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