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Best time to go to Colorado Springs

Find information about the climate and when is the best time to go to Colorado Springs.
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When is the best time to visit Colorado Springs?

In general the best time to visit Colorado Springs is probably July, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
  • The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +84°F in July and it has 5 sunny days on average.
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during May - October.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, August, December with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Colorado Springs in different months

This is the average weather in Colorado Springs for each month based on historic data:

January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +84°F during July.

In April the weather is average. Expect around 10 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 42 mm in April.

Climate in Colorado Springs

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Colorado Springs for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+66°F+72°F+77°F+84°F+91°F+100°F+97°F+95°F+95°F+88°F+75°F+72°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+45°F+46°F+54°F+61°F+68°F+81°F+84°F+82°F+77°F+64°F+52°F+43°F
Minimum Temperature
-18°F-18°F-11°F-4°F+16°F+30°F+43°F+41°F+21°F-11°F-13°F-24°F
Avg. water temperature
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Humidity, %
585755545753555854545659
Rain, mm
34194282628373402462
Snow, mm
1618292330001101816
Average wind speed, m/s
122222111111
Sunny Days
111086465511131213
Cloud Days
1110976454581011
Rainy Days
126101919212113721
Snowy Days
778610000267

Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Colorado Springs during the whole year:
The hottest month in Colorado Springs is July with average maximum temperature going up to +84°F. The coldest month is December with the lowest temperatures of +19°F.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Colorado Springs looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Colorado Springs is December with average humidity going up to 59%. The least humid month is June with an average humidity of 53%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Colorado Springs during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is October with approximately 13 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 24 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 21 rainy days and 83 mm of total precipitation.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm. in Colorado Springs during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is March with approximately 8 snowy days.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Colorado Springs:

What is the hottest month in Colorado Springs?

The hottest month in Colorado Springs is July with average maximum temperature of +84°F.

What is the coldest month in Colorado Springs?

The coldest month in Colorado Springs is December with minimum temperatures of +19°F.

Is Colorado Springs worth visiting in winter?

If you are planning to visit Colorado Springs in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is July with +84°F and 5 sunny days.

When does it rain the least in Colorado Springs?

if you're looking to visit Colorado Springs when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for July, May, August. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being December with only 2 mm of rain.

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Monthly weather in Colorado Springs

Source of the data

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.