When to visit
Denver?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Denver
State of Colorado · United States of America

The best time to visit Denver is June, August, September, when the weather, flight prices, and crowds align.consistent weather climate

Climate score
June
91

Perfect climate

☀️Pleasant

Temperature
13–28°C
Cool nights
Feels like
11–28°C
Dry
Precipitation
43mm
Moderate rain · 5 days
Sunshine
12.7h
Partly cloudy
Humidity (%)
49%
Dry
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
-20°-10°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
96
High season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJun96JulAugSepOctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score242332557791849395773528
ClimatePolarPolarColdColdMildPleasantPleasantPleasantPleasantColdColdCold
Temperature-9–5°C-9–6°C-4–11°C0–16°C6–20°C13–28°C16–31°C15–30°C11–28°C3–19°C-3–11°C-7–7°C
Feels like-14–1°C-14–2°C-9–8°C-4–13°C3–18°C11–28°C15–31°C14–30°C9–25°C0–16°C-7–7°C-11–2°C
Precipitation22mm
6 days
29mm
7 days
49mm
7 days
49mm
8 days
98mm
11 days
43mm
5 days
32mm
4 days
33mm
4 days
19mm
3 days
29mm
5 days
24mm
5 days
16mm
4 days
Sunshine7.9h
☀︎ 81%
9.0h
☀︎ 84%
10.0h
☀︎ 83%
10.6h
☀︎ 80%
11.3h
☀︎ 78%
12.7h
☀︎ 85%
12.8h
☀︎ 87%
12.1h
☀︎ 89%
11.0h
☀︎ 89%
9.5h
☀︎ 85%
8.4h
☀︎ 84%
7.9h
☀︎ 84%
WindSW · 15 km/hSW · 17 km/hW · 18 km/hW · 19 km/hNW · 19 km/hW · 19 km/hW · 19 km/hW · 18 km/hSW · 17 km/hW · 17 km/hSW · 16 km/hS · 15 km/h
Humidity (%)63%61%58%53%60%49%47%47%43%50%56%56%
Day length9.7h10.7h12.0h13.3h14.4h14.9h14.7h13.7h12.4h11.1h10.0h9.4h
Tourist CrowdsLow seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonHigh season
Events & Festivals
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Great American Beer Festival (GABF)
A Taste of Colorado
Cherry Creek Arts Festival
Cinco de Mayo Festival
Denver March Powwow
Denver PrideFest
National Western Stock Show
Denver Christkindl Market
New Year's Eve Fireworks
Events & Festivals
  • Great American Beer Festival (GABF)food wineSignature event
    October· 50k+ visitors

    The GABF is the premier beer festival in the United States, attracting brewers and enthusiasts from around the globe. He…

  • A Taste of Coloradofood wine
    September· 500k+ visitors

    This massive Labor Day weekend festival celebrates Colorado's culinary scene and features live music across multiple sta…

  • Cherry Creek Arts Festivalcultural
    July· 50k+ visitors

    This prestigious outdoor arts festival showcases national and international artists in a beautiful setting. Taking place…

  • Cinco de Mayo Festivalfestival
    May· 50k+ visitors

    Denver hosts one of the largest Cinco de Mayo celebrations in the Rocky Mountain region, featuring parades, music, and f…

  • Denver March Powwowcultural
    March· 50k+ visitors

    One of the largest Native American powwows in the country, this event celebrates indigenous cultures with dance, music,…

  • Denver PrideFestfestival
    June· 500k+ visitors

    As one of the largest Pride events in the Rocky Mountain region, Denver PrideFest is a vibrant celebration of LGBTQ+ cul…

  • National Western Stock Showsports
    January· 500k+ visitors

    This iconic rodeo and livestock show transforms Denver into a hub of Western heritage each January. Expect cold winter w…

  • Denver Christkindl Marketholiday
    November, December· 5k+ visitors

    This traditional German-style Christmas market brings festive cheer to downtown Denver from late November through Decemb…

  • New Year's Eve Fireworksholiday
    December· 50k+ visitors

    Downtown Denver lights up with spectacular fireworks displays over the 16th Street Mall to ring in the New Year. Despite…

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Denver?

The best time to visit Denver is September, August, June, July, May, October, with temperatures between 3 °C and 31 °C. The best month is September. September is high season.

What is the weather like in Denver?

Denver has a climate with an overall score of 6/10. Annual temperatures range from -9 °C to 31 °C.

What is the hottest month in Denver?

The hottest month in Denver is July, with average highs of 31 °C and lows of 16 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Denver?

The rainiest month in Denver is May, with an average of 98 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Denver?

Peak season in Denver is May, June, July, August, September, October, December. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Denver?

Shoulder season in Denver falls in March, April, November. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.