Clifton weather
At 8:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 12°C (54°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 7 PM (3.6 mm total). Best months for weather: May–Sep. Clifton sits 1440 m (4,725 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Clifton, Colorado, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 1%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 7 PM (3.6 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Clifton weather
Is it raining in Clifton right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 12° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 7 PM (3.6 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Clifton this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 11–17° and lows of 5–9°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Clifton lately?
In the past 7 days, Clifton had 1 rainy day and 2.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Clifton?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Clifton weather by month
When is the best time to visit Clifton?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Clifton is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 2°C (36°F) in December to 33°C (91°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Clifton?
September is the wettest month, with about 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain on average. June is the driest, with about 15 mm (0.6 in).
What is the hottest month in Clifton?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (91°F) and lows of 17°C (62°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 2°C (36°F) and lows of -8°C (18°F).
Does Clifton have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is September at about 40 mm (1.6 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months