Colorado Springs, CO Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of Colorado Springs
Weather in Colorado Springs is shaped by its semi-arid climate - expect big day-to-night temperature swings and modest rainfall. July afternoons typically reach 85°F (30°C), while January highs hover near 41°F (5°C). Annual precipitation averages 16.5 inches (418 mm) over about 76 rainy days.
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 85°F (30°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 41°F (5°C)
- Record high: 98°F (36°C) · Record low: -25°F (-32°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: May (12 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (12.8 h sun/day)
- Climate type: semi-arid - big day-to-night temperature swings and modest rainfall
- Snow: about 24 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 85°F (30°C) and overnight lows stay near 59°F (15°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 41°F (5°C) and lows around 17°F (-8°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 98°F (36°C) and dropped as low as -25°F (-32°C).
Rain, sun and snow
May is usually the wettest month. It brings about 3.2 inches (81 mm) of rain over 12 days, while December is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.8 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 24 days in a typical year, mostly from October through May.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41° | 17° | 5 | 0.6 in | 8.2 h/day | 56% |
| February | 43° | 17° | 7 | 1.1 in | 9.3 h/day | 55% |
| March | 51° | 25° | 6 | 1.5 in | 10.3 h/day | 53% |
| April | 60° | 32° | 7 | 1.6 in | 11.2 h/day | 48% |
| May | 67° | 42° | 12 | 3.2 in | 11.7 h/day | 56% |
| June | 81° | 54° | 8 | 1.7 in | 12.6 h/day | 47% |
| July | 85° | 59° | 9 | 2.2 in | 12.8 h/day | 50% |
| August | 83° | 58° | 6 | 1.3 in | 12.3 h/day | 50% |
| September | 79° | 52° | 4 | 0.9 in | 11.1 h/day | 43% |
| October | 64° | 38° | 4 | 0.9 in | 9.8 h/day | 48% |
| November | 51° | 26° | 5 | 0.8 in | 8.7 h/day | 53% |
| December | 43° | 19° | 4 | 0.6 in | 8.3 h/day | 53% |
Colorado Springs month by month
Colorado Springs weather in January
January brings highs around 41°F (5°C), lows near 17°F (-8°C), about 5 wet days and roughly 4 snowy days - typically the coldest month of the year in Colorado Springs.
Colorado Springs weather in February
February brings highs around 43°F (6°C), lows near 17°F (-8°C), about 7 wet days and roughly 5 snowy days.
Colorado Springs weather in March
March brings highs around 51°F (11°C), lows near 25°F (-4°C), about 6 wet days and roughly 4 snowy days.
Colorado Springs weather in April
April brings highs around 60°F (15°C), lows near 32°F (0°C), about 7 wet days and roughly 3 snowy days.
Colorado Springs weather in May
May brings highs around 67°F (20°C), lows near 42°F (6°C), about 12 wet days and roughly 1 snowy days - typically the wettest month of the year in Colorado Springs.
Colorado Springs weather in June
June brings highs around 81°F (27°C), lows near 54°F (12°C), about 8 wet days.
Colorado Springs weather in July
July brings highs around 85°F (30°C), lows near 59°F (15°C), about 9 wet days - typically the hottest month and the sunniest month of the year in Colorado Springs.
Colorado Springs weather in August
August brings highs around 83°F (29°C), lows near 58°F (14°C), about 6 wet days.
Colorado Springs weather in September
September brings highs around 79°F (26°C), lows near 52°F (11°C), about 4 wet days.
Colorado Springs weather in October
October brings highs around 64°F (18°C), lows near 38°F (3°C), about 4 wet days and roughly 2 snowy days.
Colorado Springs weather in November
November brings highs around 51°F (10°C), lows near 26°F (-3°C), about 5 wet days and roughly 3 snowy days.
Colorado Springs weather in December
December brings highs around 43°F (6°C), lows near 19°F (-7°C), about 4 wet days and roughly 3 snowy days - typically the driest month of the year in Colorado Springs.
Seasons in Colorado Springs
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Colorado Springs is mild, with daytime highs averaging 59°F (15°C) and nights around 33°F (1°C); expect showers on roughly 25 days across the season, plus around 8 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Colorado Springs is hot, with daytime highs averaging 83°F (29°C) and nights around 57°F (14°C); expect showers on roughly 24 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Colorado Springs stays on the cool side of mild, with daytime highs averaging 65°F (18°C) and nights around 38°F (4°C); rain falls on about 13 days over the three months, plus around 5 snowy days.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Colorado Springs is brisk and cold, with daytime highs averaging 42°F (6°C) and nights around 18°F (-8°C); rain falls on about 15 days over the three months, plus around 11 snowy days.
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Best time to visit Colorado Springs
The best time to visit Colorado Springs is generally August to October and April, when temperatures are at their most comfortable before or after the peak heat. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 72°F (22°C).
Pack for Colorado Springs with a heavy insulated coat, hat and gloves for winter; rain gear if you travel around May. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - July nights average 59°F (15°C).
Colorado Springs temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.