Do you need to know, when is the best time to go to Colorado? Then you should take a look here, what weather you can expect there during the year.
Colorado is part of USA - United States of America. The climate of USA is very varied, as United States of America is a large country. The climate is mostly temperate, but tropical in Hawaii and Florida, and arctic in Alaska. This is not all. The climate is semiarid in the great plains west of the Mississippi River, and arid in the Great Basin of the southwest. You can expect low winter temperatures in the northwest, but they are sometimes moderated in January and February by warm winds. Winters in the south are warmer. Don? forget, that temperatures are usually significantly lower in mountains.
When speaking about the usual weather in this area, the information is relevant for example for these popular places: Alamosa, Arapahoe Basin, Arvada, Aspen, Aurora, Beaver Creek, Berthoud, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Black Hawk, Boulder, Breckenridge, Brighton, Buena Vista, Burlington, Castle Rock, Cañon City, Centennial, Central City, Cheyenne Wells, Clifton, Colorado National Monument, Colorado Springs, Comanche National Grasslands, Copper Mountain, Cortez, Creede, Crested Butte, Crestone, Cripple Creek, Curecanti National Recreation Area, Delta, Denver, Denver Area, Dinosaur National Monument, Dolores, Durango, Eagle, Eastern Plains, Englewood, Estes Park, Evergreen, Fairplay, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Fort Collins, Fort Morgan, Frisco, Front Range, Fruita, Georgetown, Glenwood Springs, Golden, Gould, Granby, Grand Junction, Grand Lake, Great Sand Dunes National Park, Greeley, Greenwood Village, Gunnison, Highlands Ranch, Hotchkiss, Idaho Springs, Keystone, Kit Carson, La Junta, Lakewood, Lamar, Las Animas, Leadville, Limon, Littleton, Longmont, Loveland, Lyons, Mancos, Manitou Springs, Mesa Verde National Park, Montrose, Monument, Morrison, Nederland, Northwestern Colorado, Olathe, Ouray, Pagosa Springs, Palisade, Palmer Lake, Paonia, Poncha Springs, Poudre Park, Pueblo, Red Cliff, Redstone, Rifle, Rocky Mountain National Park, Salida, Silverthorne, Silverton, South Central Colorado, Southwestern Colorado, Steamboat Springs, Sterling, Strasburg, Sunlight Mountain, Telluride, Thornton, Towaoc, Trinidad, Vail, Westcliffe, Westminster, Winter Park, Wray.
Let's look now what weather you can expect in the area around Colorado Springs and in many other cities. The warmest month here is July, the average maximum temperature is 29.7 ℃ (85.46 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 14 ℃ (57.2 ℉). The coldest month here is December, the average maximum temperature is 5.8 ℃ (42.44 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is -8 ℃ (17.6 ℉). The most rainy month here is August, the average number of rainy days is 13.4. The least rainy month here is January, the average number of rainy days is 3.9. 
When travelling around Colorado, always consider the altitude of the the place as well. We should remind you, that the highest point in USA - United States of America is Denali (Mount McKinley) (6190 m) and the lowest point is Death Valley (-86 m). So there are huge differences in altitudes in this country and the weather is very different in them therefore. Keep in mind, that the temperature usually decreases by 1.2 - 1.9 ℃ (2.2 - 3.5 ℉) per 200 m (656 ft), depending on the other conditions. (And we should add, that in the very special condition named thermal inversion even the temperature may be higher in higher altitudes.)
Typical (usual) weather in Colorado in January is this: The average highest temperature in Colorado in January is 6.5 ℃ (43.7 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -7.6 ℃ (18.32 ℉). At the beginning of January you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 6.15 ℃ (43.07 ℉). At the end of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 6.85 ℃ (44.33 ℉). The average number of rainy days in January is 3.9. The average rainfall is 8.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 9:29 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 9:44 and at the end of the month 10:10.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Colorado in February is this: The average highest temperature in Colorado in February is 7.2 ℃ (44.96 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -6.7 ℃ (19.94 ℉). At the beginning of February you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 6.85 ℃ (44.33 ℉). At the end of February you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 9.15 ℃ (48.47 ℉). The average number of rainy days in February is 4.6. The average rainfall is 8.6 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:10 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:43 and at the end of the month 11:19.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Colorado in March is this: The average highest temperature in Colorado in March is 11.1 ℃ (51.98 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -3 ℃ (26.6 ℉). At the beginning of March you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 9.15 ℃ (48.47 ℉). At the end of March you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 13.45 ℃ (56.21 ℉). The average number of rainy days in March is 7.7. The average rainfall is 26 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:19 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:57 and at the end of the month 12:35.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Typical (usual) weather in Colorado in April is this: The average highest temperature in Colorado in April is 15.8 ℃ (60.44 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 0.9 ℃ (33.62 ℉). At the beginning of April you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 13.45 ℃ (56.21 ℉). At the end of April you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 18.1 ℃ (64.58 ℉). The average number of rainy days in April is 8.4. The average rainfall is 36.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:35 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:12 and at the end of the month 13:47.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Colorado in May is this: The average highest temperature in Colorado in May is 20.4 ℃ (68.72 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 6 ℃ (42.8 ℉). At the beginning of May you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 18.1 ℃ (64.58 ℉). At the end of May you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.55 ℃ (74.39 ℉). The average number of rainy days in May is 10.5. The average rainfall is 51 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:47 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:17 and at the end of the month 14:39.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Typical (usual) weather in Colorado in June is this: The average highest temperature in Colorado in June is 26.7 ℃ (80.06 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 11.1 ℃ (51.98 ℉). At the beginning of June you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.55 ℃ (74.39 ℉). At the end of June you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 28.2 ℃ (82.76 ℉). The average number of rainy days in June is 10.3. The average rainfall is 62.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:39 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:52 and at the end of the month 14:51.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Typical (usual) weather in Colorado in July is this: The average highest temperature in Colorado in July is 29.7 ℃ (85.46 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 14 ℃ (57.2 ℉). At the beginning of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 28.2 ℃ (82.76 ℉). At the end of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 28.55 ℃ (83.39 ℉). The average number of rainy days in July is 11.2. The average rainfall is 70.4 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:51 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:38 and at the end of the month 14:15.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Colorado in August is this: The average highest temperature in Colorado in August is 27.4 ℃ (81.32 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 13.1 ℃ (55.58 ℉). At the beginning of August you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 28.55 ℃ (83.39 ℉). At the end of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.85 ℃ (78.53 ℉). The average number of rainy days in August is 13.4. The average rainfall is 82.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:15 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:46 and at the end of the month 13:11.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Colorado in September is this: The average highest temperature in Colorado in September is 24.3 ℃ (75.74 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 8.7 ℃ (47.66 ℉). At the beginning of September you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 25.85 ℃ (78.53 ℉). At the end of September you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 21 ℃ (69.8 ℉). The average number of rainy days in September is 7.1. The average rainfall is 30.6 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:11 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:35 and at the end of the month 11:57.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Colorado in October is this: The average highest temperature in Colorado in October is 17.7 ℃ (63.86 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 2.3 ℃ (36.14 ℉). At the beginning of October you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 21 ℃ (69.8 ℉). At the end of October you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 14.35 ℃ (57.83 ℉). The average number of rainy days in October is 5.1. The average rainfall is 20.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:57 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:20 and at the end of the month 10:44.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Colorado in November is this: The average highest temperature in Colorado in November is 11 ℃ (51.8 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -3.6 ℃ (25.52 ℉). At the beginning of November you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 14.35 ℃ (57.83 ℉). At the end of November you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 8.4 ℃ (47.12 ℉). The average number of rainy days in November is 4.6. The average rainfall is 10.4 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:44 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:11 and at the end of the month 9:45.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in Colorado in December is this: The average highest temperature in Colorado in December is 5.8 ℃ (42.44 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -8 ℃ (17.6 ℉). At the beginning of December you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 8.4 ℃ (47.12 ℉). At the end of December you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 6.15 ℃ (43.07 ℉). The average number of rainy days in December is 4.3. The average rainfall is 8.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 9:45 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 9:29 and at the end of the month 9:27.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.| Denver | temperature: - | highest temperature: 6.4 ℃ (43.52 ℉) | lowest temperature: -8 ℃ (17.6 ℉) | rainfall: 8.9mm | rainy days: 4 |
| Colorado Springs | temperature: - | highest temperature: 5.8 ℃ (42.44 ℉) | lowest temperature: -8 ℃ (17.6 ℉) | rainfall: 8.8mm | rainy days: 4.3 |
| Grand Junction | temperature: - | highest temperature: 3.8 ℃ (38.84 ℉) | lowest temperature: -7.3 ℃ (18.86 ℉) | rainfall: 14.9mm | rainy days: 5.6 |
| Pueblo | temperature: - | highest temperature: 8.6 ℃ (47.48 ℉) | lowest temperature: -7.1 ℃ (19.22 ℉) | rainfall: 9.5mm | rainy days: 4.4 |
| Fort Collins | temperature: - | highest temperature: 5.1 ℃ (41.18 ℉) | lowest temperature: -9.4 ℃ (15.08 ℉) | rainfall: 12.1mm | rainy days: 3.7 |