Best Time to Visit Denver
United States · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Denver are May, September and October, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Denver sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 32°C, and its coolest in December (around 8°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 390mm — May is typically the wettest month (~58mm) and January the driest (~12mm).
Rainfall is spread fairly evenly through the year, so no single season is dramatically wetter than the rest.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8° / -8°C | 12mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 9° / -7°C | 14mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 14° / -3°C | 28mm | 👍 Good |
| April | 17° / 1°C | 43mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 22° / 6°C | 58mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 29° / 12°C | 43mm | 👍 Good |
| July | 32° / 15°C | 54mm | 👍 Good |
| August | 31° / 14°C | 47mm | 👍 Good |
| September | 27° / 9°C | 38mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 19° / 2°C | 25mm | 🌟 Great |
| November | 13° / -4°C | 18mm | 👍 Good |
| December | 8° / -8°C | 12mm | 🤔 Fair |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Denver?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Denver are May, September and October, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Denver?
- July is typically the hottest month in Denver, with average daytime highs around 32°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Denver?
- May is usually the wettest month, with around 58mm of precipitation.