Colorado weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Colorado, United States. Like most weather services, we show Colorado at one spot: Denver, its largest city. At 3:45 PM local time it was clear and 15°C (59°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: May–Oct.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 10%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–OctOff season Nov–Mar
About Denver weather
Is it raining in Denver right now?
No. It’s clear and 15° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Denver this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 12–19° and lows of 4–8°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Monday, Tuesday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Denver lately?
In the past 7 days, Denver had 1 rainy day and 9.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Denver?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Colorado weather by month
When is the best time to visit Colorado?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Colorado is May–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 4°C (39°F) in December to 30°C (86°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Colorado?
July is the wettest month, with about 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 17 mm (0.7 in).
What is the hottest month in Colorado?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 15°C (58°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 4°C (39°F) and lows of -8°C (18°F).
Does Colorado have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is July at about 62 mm (2.4 in).
Colorado weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Denver), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Colorado
Weather can differ a lot within Colorado: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | May–Oct | None | 4–30°C | 440 mm |
| Colorado Springs | May–Sep | None | 3–28°C | 403 mm |
| Aurora | May–Oct | None | 4–30°C | 440 mm |
| Fort Collins | May–Oct | None | 4–32°C | 450 mm |
| Lakewood | May–Oct | None | 4–30°C | 440 mm |
| Thornton | May–Oct | None | 4–32°C | 448 mm |
| Westminster | May–Oct | None | 4–32°C | 448 mm |
| Arvada | May–Oct | None | 4–32°C | 448 mm |
| Centennial | May–Oct | None | 4–30°C | 440 mm |
| Pueblo | Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct | None | 6–33°C | 356 mm |
| Greeley | May–Oct | None | 4–32°C | 450 mm |
| Boulder | May–Oct | None | 4–32°C | 448 mm |
Cities and towns in Colorado
- Denver
- Colorado Springs
- Aurora
- Fort Collins
- Lakewood
- Thornton
- Westminster
- Arvada
- Centennial
- Pueblo
- Greeley
- Boulder
- Highlands Ranch
- Longmont
- Loveland
- Broomfield
- Grand Junction
- Castle Rock
- Commerce City
- Parker
- Littleton
- Southglenn
- Northglenn
- Brighton
- Dakota Ridge
- Englewood
- Security-Widefield
- Windsor
- Ken Caryl
- Wheat Ridge
- Pueblo West
- Fountain
- Lafayette
- Castlewood
- Columbine
- Erie
- Evans
- Louisville
- Golden
- Clifton
- Montrose
- Sherrelwood
- Durango
- Cañon City
- Cimarron Hills
- Greenwood Village