Temperature range
Typical highs and lows
High30.3°C
Low-9.2°C
The broad yearly range between warm daytime highs and the coolest overnight lows.
United States Denver, United States
Denver has a continental with hot, dry summers climate with average temperatures ranging from 5°C / 41°F in January to 30°C / 86°F in July.
Annual rainfall patterns show an average of 40 mm / 1.6 inches per month, with May being the wettest (84 mm / 3.3 inches) and December the driest (21 mm / 0.83 inches).
UV peaks in June (index 9) and drops to its lowest in December (index 3); strong sun protection is essential during summer months.
The longest days occur in June with around 14.9 hours of daylight, while December has the shortest days at about 9.4 hours.
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Climate overview
Climate at a glance
The big-picture stats that matter for planning your visit to Denver.
Rain pattern
Wettest point of the year
84 mm
May carries the highest typical rainfall load.
Sun exposure
Typical peak UV band
High (6.6)
A fast read on how strong midday sun typically gets across the year.
Daylight window
Seasonal daylight range
9 hrsto15 hrs
Useful for gauging how much sightseeing time you get in shorter versus longer seasons.
Wind profile
Typical breeze strength
8 km/h
April is typically the breeziest month.
Humidity
Typical moisture range
48 %to61 %
A quick signal for how dry, comfortable, or heavy the air tends to feel.
When should I go?
Our top-rated months for visiting Denver, based on long-term weather comfort and conditions
Typical weather by month
Compare all monthsTip: click on a card to see detailed daily weather averages for that month.
How Denver compares
See how it ranks against the rest of United States for key metrics.
HOTTEST (AVG)
in United States
#15 / 20
COOLEST (AVG)
in United States
#2 / 20
WETTEST (TOTAL)
in United States
#15 / 20
WINDIEST (AVG)
in United States
#18 / 20
HIGHEST UV
in United States
#12 / 20
MOST HUMID
in United States
#18 / 20
Short term outlook
Visiting soon? Here's the next 7 days of weather for Denver, or see an hourly breakdown for the next 14 days.
Travel planning FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
How does the weather in Denver feel over the year?
On a typical year, you can expect highs around 17°C (63°F) and lows near 2°C (36°F). Conditions usually feel mild in the daytime and very cold once the sun goes down. Expect a mix of sun and cloud across the year.
When is the best time to visit Denver for dry weather?
When is sun exposure strongest in Denver?
UV tends to peak in June, when UV levels frequently reach very high levels (around 9), so strong sun protection is essential, especially around midday.
Does it snow in Denver?
Yes. Snowfall is possible, and it peaks in March, when averages reach around 0.8 cm. Winters are when you're most likely to see snow on the ground.
Is Denver a windy place?
Across the year, average winds sit around 8 km/h (5 mph), with gusts on windier days up to about 52 km/h (32 mph). Overall it is it can feel quite windy at times, particularly when weather systems move through.
How much daylight does Denver get?
On average, days offer about 12 hours of daylight. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing.