Current Weather and Forecast in Denver, CO
Colorado, United States 🇺🇸
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About the weather in Denver
Denver has a semi-arid climate. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 15°. May brings the most rain, on about 13 days, while July is the sunniest, with 12.8 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 78 days.
Denver climate guide: monthly averages, seasons and the best time to visit
Common questions
Which month is warmest in Denver?
July, averaging 88°F (31°C) by day and 60°F (16°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 101°F (38°C).
What is the rainiest month in Denver?
May, at 3.9 inches (98 mm) over about 13 days. December is the driest month, at 16 mm (0.6 in).
What is the best month to go to Denver?
Aim for September to October and April if you get the choice: temperatures sit either side of the peak heat rather than in it, and highs average 73°F (23°C) against roughly 6 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in September.
How much do temperatures drop at night in Denver?
By about 15°C on an average day - a wider day-to-night gap than most of the 3496 cities we track. In July that means 88°F (31°C) down to 60°F (16°C).
Is there snow in Denver?
Yes - about 26 days a year carry measurable snowfall, concentrated October through May.
What is the coldest month in Denver?
January, with highs of 41°F (5°C) and lows near 15°F (-9°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to -34°F (-36°C).