February could be a good time to visit Denver, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +46°F, and there are typically 7 sunny days in February. However, expect about 8 snowy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 24 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+46°F
Avg. max. temperature
-24°F
Min.
+79°F
Max.
5 mm
Total precipitation
59%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Denver has OK weather in February.
Average temperature in Denver in February
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Denver for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in February is +46°F with a maximum of +61°F and a minimum of -8°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 18% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +36°F to +48°F.
Is Denver warm or cold in February?
Denver is typically chill in February.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +43°F to +46°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +19°F to +21°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
February is one of the coolest months in Denver, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Denver in February
Denver weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
January
February
March
Avg. temperature
+43°F
+46°F
+55°F
Min. temperature
-17°F
-24°F
-9°F
Max. temperature
+72°F
+79°F
+81°F
Rainfall
4 mm
5 mm
24 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
60%
59%
55%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
9
7
7
Cloudy days
12
11
10
Rainy days
1
2
6
Snowy days
9
8
8
February typically has worse weather conditions compared to January.It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +43°F to +46°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 4 mm to 5 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 60% to 59%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 9 sunny days in January to 7 in February.
March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Denver in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Denver is gradually increasing during February, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Denver based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in February is about 8 mm, with a 18% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 2 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 5 rainy days during February, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Denver wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 97 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 3 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during February in Denver based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in February is about 9 mm, with a 11% chance of snow on a typical day.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last February in Denver?
This is the weather in Denver in February 2023:
1 February
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+35°F
2 February
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+39°F
3 February
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+48°F
4 February
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+45°F
5 February
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+50°F
6 February
☀️
+45°F
7 February
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+48°F
8 February
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+48°F
9 February
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+44°F
10 February
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+46°F
11 February
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+54°F
12 February
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+50°F
13 February
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+61°F
14 February
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+53°F
15 February
🌨️
+37°F
16 February
🌨️
+30°F
17 February
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+52°F
18 February
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+53°F
19 February
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+50°F
20 February
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+50°F
21 February
☀️
+61°F
22 February
🌨️
+48°F
23 February
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+15°F
24 February
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+37°F
25 February
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+48°F
26 February
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+60°F
27 February
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+51°F
28 February
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+49°F
In February 2023 Denver had 17 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +46°F, with an absolute maximum of +61°F and a minimum of +16°F. The average humidity was 54%, with a maximum of 95% and a minimum of 16%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Denver climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Denver in February has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+61°F) and the highest in 2012 (+69°F). The driest year was 2002 with only 211 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 681 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Denver in February:
Is February a good time to visit Denver?
It’s always a good time to visit Denver, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Denver in February?
Not really, February is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Denver rainy in February?
Denver is usually dry in February. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Denver in February?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Denver in February, 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 Denver, 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.