Planning a trip to Colorado Springs in August? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +82°F and approximately 5 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 21 rainy days and 73 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+41°F
Min.
+95°F
Max.
73 mm
Total precipitation
58%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
21 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Colorado Springs has good weather in August.
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Average temperature in Colorado Springs in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Colorado Springs for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +93°F during the day to a minimum of +52°F during the night, the temperature in August averages around +86°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 22% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +84°F to +93°F.
Is Colorado Springs warm or cold in August?
Colorado Springs is typically warm in August.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +84°F to +82°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +57°F to +57°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
August is one of the warmest months in Colorado Springs, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Colorado Springs in August
Colorado Springs weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+84°F
+82°F
+77°F
Min. temperature
+43°F
+41°F
+21°F
Max. temperature
+97°F
+95°F
+95°F
Rainfall
83 mm
73 mm
40 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
55%
58%
54%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
5
5
11
Cloudy days
5
4
5
Rainy days
21
21
13
Snowy days
0
0
0
August weather is still as good as in July.It’s getting colder in August. From +84°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +82°F.As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 83 mm to 73 mm.Humidity rises from 55% to 58%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 1 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 5 sunny days during the month.
September brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Colorado Springs in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Colorado Springs is gradually decreasing during August, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Colorado Springs based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 58% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 89 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
August is one of the rainiest months in Colorado Springs, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Colorado Springs wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 68% chance of precipitation and 83 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in Colorado Springs?
This is the weather in Colorado Springs in August 2024:
1 August
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+84°F
2 August
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+83°F
3 August
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+85°F
4 August
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+89°F
5 August
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+86°F
6 August
🌧️
+71°F
7 August
🌧️
+79°F
8 August
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+88°F
9 August
☀️
+82°F
10 August
☁️
+84°F
11 August
☁️
+87°F
12 August
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+79°F
13 August
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+77°F
14 August
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+79°F
15 August
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+89°F
16 August
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+92°F
17 August
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+87°F
18 August
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+94°F
19 August
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+94°F
20 August
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+91°F
21 August
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+92°F
22 August
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+92°F
23 August
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+93°F
24 August
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+93°F
25 August
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+88°F
26 August
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+74°F
27 August
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+81°F
28 August
🌧️
+77°F
29 August
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+79°F
30 August
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+88°F
31 August
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+94°F
In August 2024 Colorado Springs had 20 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +86°F, with an absolute maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +72°F. The average humidity was 56%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 15%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Colorado Springs climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Colorado Springs in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1997 (+60°F) and the highest in 2012 (+67°F). The driest year was 2002 with only 219 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 773 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Colorado Springs in August:
Is August a good time to visit Colorado Springs?
August is a really good time to go to Colorado Springs. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Colorado Springs.
Can you sunbathe in Colorado Springs in August?
August is warm in Colorado Springs. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Colorado Springs rainy in August?
Colorado Springs is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Colorado Springs in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Colorado Springs in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Colorado Springs, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
