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Denver Weather by Month

Best time to visit Denver
September–October
Average daily high Wet days Best window
Warmest month
Jul
33.5°C average high
Wettest month
May
68.6mm
Coolest month
Jan
9°C average high
Peak comfort score
89
out of 100

The year at a glance

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Daily low to high range Rainfall (right axis)

Month by month

MonthHighLowRainWet daysScore
January -6.8°11.4mm 3.944
February 9.2°-6.6°16.7mm 4.544
March 14.3°-1.8°30.5mm 5.565
April 18.1°1.8°48.8mm 7.579
May 22.8°7.1°68.6mm 10.379
June 30.1°12.9°43.2mm 7.772
July 33.5°16.5°48mm 7.958
August 32.3°15.2°43.8mm 8.462
September 28.3°10.2°29.2mm 683
October 20.1°2.9°26.1mm 5.689
November 13.7°-2.5°14.3mm 4.364
December -6.5°11.6mm 3.944

Averages from DENVER WATER DEPARTMENT, CO US, 2.3km away, over 1995–2024.

What each month is like

January

January in Denver averages a daily high of 9°C with nights around -6.8°C. Expect roughly 3.9 wet days totalling 11.4mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

February

February in Denver averages a daily high of 9.2°C with nights around -6.6°C. Expect roughly 4.5 wet days totalling 16.7mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

March

March in Denver averages a daily high of 14.3°C with nights around -1.8°C. Expect roughly 5.5 wet days totalling 30.5mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

April

April in Denver averages a daily high of 18.1°C with nights around 1.8°C. Expect roughly 7.5 wet days totalling 48.8mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

May

May in Denver averages a daily high of 22.8°C with nights around 7.1°C. Expect roughly 10.3 wet days totalling 68.6mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

June

June in Denver averages a daily high of 30.1°C with nights around 12.9°C. Expect roughly 7.7 wet days totalling 43.2mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

July

July in Denver averages a daily high of 33.5°C with nights around 16.5°C. Expect roughly 7.9 wet days totalling 48mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

August

August in Denver averages a daily high of 32.3°C with nights around 15.2°C. Expect roughly 8.4 wet days totalling 43.8mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

September

September in Denver averages a daily high of 28.3°C with nights around 10.2°C. Expect roughly 6 wet days totalling 29.2mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

October

October in Denver averages a daily high of 20.1°C with nights around 2.9°C. Expect roughly 5.6 wet days totalling 26.1mm. Comfortable conditions for being outdoors all day.

November

November in Denver averages a daily high of 13.7°C with nights around -2.5°C. Expect roughly 4.3 wet days totalling 14.3mm. Generally workable, with some weather to plan around.

December

December in Denver averages a daily high of 9°C with nights around -6.5°C. Expect roughly 3.9 wet days totalling 11.6mm. Demanding conditions — pack for it and plan indoor options.

How the score works

Each month scores out of 100. It starts at 100 and loses points for daytime highs outside a 20–27°C band, for wet days, and for nights below 2°C. Nothing else is weighted in — no crowd data, no prices, no opinion. Denver peaks at 89.

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Denver?

Based on 30 years of records, September–October scores highest for comfort in Denver, balancing daytime temperature against rainfall.

What is the hottest month in Denver?

July is the warmest, averaging a daily high of 33.5°C.

What is the wettest month in Denver?

May is the wettest, averaging 68.6mm of rain across roughly 10.3 wet days.

How cold does Denver get?

January is the coolest month, with average daily highs around 9°C.

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