When to go to Denver?
The light is sharp at altitude in Denver, and the Rockies fill the western horizon. Red Rocks turns two leaning sandstone slabs into an amphitheatre with legendary acoustics, Larimer Square lines its historic facades with strings of lights, and the Denver Art Museum supplies the indoor hours. Rocky Mountain National Park lies just west.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Denver, aim for February to November.
See also: Where to go in February? · Where to go in March? · Where to go in April? · Where to go in May?
Month-by-month weather in Denver
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.3 | 26 | -5 | 61 |
| February | 9.0 | 33 | -3 | 67 |
| March | 9.5 | 39 | 2 | 67 |
| April | 10.8 | 35 | 9 | 72 |
| May | 11.6 | 85 | 14 | 72 |
| June | 12.0 | 54 | 20 | 80 |
| July | 13.0 | 31 | 24 | 86 |
| August | 11.6 | 38 | 23 | 83 |
| September | 10.9 | 25 | 19 | 82 |
| October | 9.9 | 21 | 12 | 74 |
| November | 8.2 | 25 | 2 | 65 |
| December | 7.8 | 20 | 0 | 63 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Denver, the sunniest month is July, and the driest is December (about 20 mm). Temperatures peak in July (about 24°C). Over the year, an average of 433 mm of rain falls, and 10 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Denver?
- Red Rocks Amphitheatre
- Larimer Square and LoDo
- Denver Art Museum
- Rocky Mountain NP (day trip)
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