Snowshoeing at Mesa Verde National Park
Mesa Verde is not for summer visitors only. In winter you’ll see another, quieter side of the park with mid-february the most likely snowshoeing time.
Colorado Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide
Colorado is a region in the United States of America. Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in Colorado over the year. What is the best time to visit Colorado?
This page shows the average weather conditions by month in Colorado over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
Colorado in January
In January the weather in Colorado ranges from less favorable in Breckenridge to mixed in Denver. January is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Gunnison with -4°C (25°F) to low in Canon City with 9°C (48°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for Colorado in January here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Colorado in February
In February the weather in Colorado ranges from less favorable in Breckenridge to mixed in Denver. February is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Tordal Estates with -3°C (27°F) to low in Pueblo with 10°C (50°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for Colorado in February here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Colorado in March
In March the weather in Colorado ranges from less favorable in Breckenridge to very good in Grand Junction. The temperatures range from low in Tordal Estates with 2°C (36°F) to moderate in La Junta with 17°C (63°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for Colorado in March here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Colorado in April
In April the weather in Colorado ranges from less favorable in Breckenridge to excellent in Grand Junction. The temperatures range from low in Tordal Estates with 5°C (41°F) to pleasant in La Junta with 21°C (70°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Colorado in April here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Colorado in May
In May the weather in Colorado ranges from less favorable in Copper Mountain to excellent in Pagosa Springs. The temperatures range from low in Tordal Estates with 9°C (48°F) to high in La Junta with 25°C (77°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Colorado in May here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Colorado in June
In June the weather in Colorado ranges from very good in Copper Mountain to excellent in Breckenridge. June is a summer month. The temperatures range from moderate in Tordal Estates with 17°C (63°F) to very high in La Junta with 33°C (91°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Colorado in June here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Colorado in July
In July the weather in Colorado ranges from very good in Telluride to excellent in Breckenridge. July is a summer month. The temperatures range from pleasant in Tordal Estates with 19°C (66°F) to very high in Fruita with 35°C (95°F). On average, this month is the warmest month of the year in Colorado.
Find more detailed climate information for Colorado in July here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Colorado in August
In August the weather in Colorado ranges from very good in Telluride to excellent in Breckenridge. August is a summer month. The temperatures range from moderate in Tordal Estates with 17°C (63°F) to very high in La Junta with 33°C (91°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Colorado in August here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Colorado in September
In September the weather in Colorado ranges from good in Breckenridge to excellent in Estes Park. The temperatures range from moderate in Tordal Estates with 14°C (57°F) to high in La Junta with 29°C (84°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Colorado in September here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Colorado in October
In October the weather in Colorado ranges from less favorable in Breckenridge to excellent in Grand Junction. The temperatures range from low in Tordal Estates with 7°C (45°F) to pleasant in La Junta with 22°C (72°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Colorado in October here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Colorado in November
In November the weather in Colorado ranges from less favorable in Breckenridge to very good in Trinidad. The temperatures range from very low in Tordal Estates with 2°C (36°F) to moderate in La Junta with 15°C (59°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for Colorado in November here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Colorado in December
In December the weather in Colorado ranges from less favorable in Breckenridge to mixed in Denver. December is a winter month. The temperatures range from very low in Tordal Estates with -3°C (27°F) to low in Trinidad with 8°C (46°F). On average, this month is one of the coldest months of the year in Colorado. So be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for Colorado in December here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
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