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Aurora (CO) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Aurora experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very warm days to cold weather. It maintains relatively low levels of precipitation throughout the seasons. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Aurora is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 6°C during cooler months like December.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -8°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Aurora has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 467 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, May receives moderate rainfall, averaging 67 mm of precipitation, recorded across 13 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less snow/rainfall, with 12 mm over 5 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our Aurora Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Aurora. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.8 hours, November marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 6.5 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Denver, the United States of America (3 KM, 2 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Denver, the United States of America (3 KM, 2 Miles).

Forecast for Aurora (CO)

Sat   Dec 21
18°C | 2°C
S 5 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Sun   Dec 22
16°C | 4°C
SW 4 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
13°C | 1°C
S 3 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

The best time of year to visit Aurora in the United States of America

During the months of May and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is summer in Aurora?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Does Aurora have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February and November are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Aurora?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Aurora?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Aurora?
    May tops the wettest month list with 67 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Aurora?
    January is the driest month with 12 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Aurora?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 323 hours of sunshine.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.