Monthly weather forecast and climate
Denver, CO

Denver has a semi-arid, continental type of climate (Köppen climate classification BSk) with hot summers and cold winters. Denver, the capital of Colorado, lies in the South Platte River Valley, east of the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The nearby mountain areas influence the climate and produce microclimates of subtropical and humid continental nature in the adjacent regions of Denver.

Denver, the High Mile City, stands on the High Plains at an average elevation of one mile above sea level and consists of open areas in the city's center, while hills surround the west, north, and south regions. The difference between the daily high and low temperatures is extreme due to high elevation and aridness. Sunshine is plenty and registers almost 3100 hours over the year. Denver is a dry area with humidity rarely going above 57% at any time of the year.

Summers are hot and the high temperatures in the peak of July register above 90°F (32.2°C) for many days, some of which even touch 100°F (37.8°C). Annual precipitation is low to the tune of 14" (355.6mm), with 70% occurring during the summer.
Winters are cold with plenty of snow; snowfall registers to 54" (1371.6mm) in Denver, usually from October to April. December has the lowest temperatures during the year that average 17°F (-8.3°C) but a few nights may quickly plummet below -10°F (-23.3°C). Winter days average 42°F (5.6°C), but occasional cold fronts may see them go below 32°F (0°C) and even close to 0°F (-17.8°C). Chinook winds bring warmness during the winter. Tornadoes occur on the eastern side of Denver during spring and summer.

April and May in spring and September and October in autumn are the best times to visit Denver with comfortable temperatures - the daily highs are warm 60°F (15.6°C) to 78°F (25.6°C), while the nightly lows are between 34°F (1.1°C) to 48°F (8.9°C).
The summer season is hot, while the winters are cold. Summer attracts tourists in large numbers and competition for campsites along the popular trails. Thunderstorms and tornadoes also invade Denver during the summer.

November to February is the worst time to visit Denver, as the winter is severe with heavy snow accumulation.
The plains bear the grunt of the chilly gusts of wind in the cold season. Frost is a regular guest even though the days rarely lack sunshine. Freezing nights are not a welcome proposal to the tourists, even though a few visitors endure them in the hope of the open ski season on the mountain slopes. Winter has discounted rates the majority of the time due to the inclement weather.

Denver is prone to wildfires, thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hailstorms during summer and snowstorms during the winter. The scorching heat makes the area susceptible to wildfires such as the Hayman Fire of 2002. Thunderstorms with lightning are frequent during the summer, especially in the surrounding high mountainous regions, while tornadoes strike mostly the areas near the eastern suburbs of Denver. Blizzards are occasional in the rough winter weather, deposit large amounts of snow that poses difficulty for vehicular movement, and generally, stall daily life.

January is a cold and snowy month of the year in Denver with the average low temperature of frigid 17°F (-8.3°C) and a few days even below 0°F (-17.8°C). Weather in January »

February is wintertime in Denver with the average temperatures in the 20°F (-6.7°C) to 46°F (7.8°C) range. Weather in February »

March is the snowiest month of the year and is a transitional month from winter to spring. Snowfall gathers to 10.7" (271.8mm) as Denver sees average temperatures in the 26°F (-3.3°C) to 54°F (12.2°C) range. Weather in March »

April is one of the best times to visit Denver as the weather warms up to an average of 34°F (1.1°C) to 61°F (16.1°C). Weather in April »

The sunlight lasts for a massive 14 hours as the spring brings rainfall to the tune of 2.1" (53.3mm) in one out of three days in May. Weather in May »

June brings sunny days to Denver with the average summer temperatures in the 53°F (11.7°C) to 81°F (27.2°C) range. A few days touch 90°F (32.2°C), while the 95°F (35°C) mark sees a rare crossing. Weather in June »

July is usually the hottest month of the year, with an average high temperature of 88°F (31.1°C). Few days are almost 95°F (35°C), while nights rarely go below 50°F (10°C) and average 59°F (15°C). Weather in July »

August is a hot summer month in Denver with average temperatures in the 57°F (13.9°C) to 86°F (30°C). Daylight lasts for 14 hours with plenty of sunshine. Weather in August »

September is one of the best times to visit Denver and is the gateway to the pleasant autumn season. Average temperatures are in the range of 48°F (8.9°C) to 77°F (25°C). Weather in September »

October is a beautiful fall month with dry and sunny weather. Although the average temperatures are in the 36°F (2.2°C) to 65°F (18.3°C), the days tend to be warm but nights cool down quickly. Weather in October »

November sees cold weather in Denver at the end of the fall season with the average temperatures between 25°F (-3.9°C) to 52°F (11.1°C). Weather in November »

December is the coldest month in Denver with an average low temperature of 17°F (-8.3°C) and the average high temperature of 43°F (6.1°C). Weather in December »