When is the best time to go to Denver?

When is the best time to go to Denver? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Denver are June, July, August and September
  • On average, the warmest months are June, July and August
  • The coldest months are February and December
  • May is the rainiest month


Annual weather in Denver

Infographic of the best times to visit Denver
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Weather details in Denver month by month

To get all the information about the climate and weather in Denver for a specific month, click on the corresponding link below:

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Weather and climate in Denver

Denver enjoys a cold steppe (or semi-arid) climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Denver is 61°F (ranging from 40°F in february to 85°F in july). Annual rainfall is 27.4in, with a minimum of 0.8in in december and a maximum of 5in in may.
  • Between january and march the climate is very unfavorable. At lunchtime, it's 47°F in average and you can expect to have 2.8in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In the month of april the climate is passable, but still OK. The temperature rises to 58°F.
  • From may to october the climate is favorable. The record temperature this month is 88°F and it rains about 1.3in each month.
  • Between the months of november and december the climate is very unfavorable. The temperature rises to 41°F and it rains about 0.8in each month.

Denver : Panorama de Denver au crépuscule



Charts: temperature and rainfall in Denver

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Denver: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Denver

Find out when Denver has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Denver

  • Very low season in Denver
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February and March.
  • Low season in Denver
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, November and December.
  • High season in Denver
    The number of visitors to Denver is high in: May, June and October.
  • Peak season in Denver
    The largest number of tourists visiting Denver is during: July, August and September.

Figure: Visitor index for Denver month by month



Best time for low prices in Denver

Average prices of hotels in Denver month by month

Generally, December is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Denver. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, July is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price for flights to Denver

A return flight between London and Denver is generally cheaper if you go in february ($ 644 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 359 more for your airline ticket to Denver if you go in august.

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Average price of hiring a car in Denver

On average, it costs $ 145 per day to hire a car in Denver. This price varies by $ 29 depending on the month. In november, hiring a car costs an average of $ 133 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in july is $ 161.

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Other cities and places near Denver

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