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Colorado Springs (CO) Climate by Month

Colorado Springs experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to cold weather. It's weather is marked by below-average rain/snowfall. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Colorado Springs is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 30°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 6°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -8°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

With annual rain/snowfall averaging 438 mm, Colorado Springs maintains relatively low precipitation levels throughout the seasons. Colorado Springs can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 82 mm of precipitation over 17 rainy days. In contrast November, experiences much drier conditions, with 6.1 mm of snow/rainfall, spread across 3 snowy/rainy days.

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

Sunshine over the year

Colorado Springs experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 11.3 hours daily sunshine in July, it dips to 7.0 hours in November, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • Does Colorado Springs have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February, March, November and December are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Colorado Springs?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Colorado Springs?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Colorado Springs?
    July tops the wettest month list with 82 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Colorado Springs?
    November is the driest month with 6 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Colorado Springs?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 340 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Colorado Springs (CO)

    Fri   Nov 22
    19°C | 1°C
    N 14 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    19°C | 3°C
    NW 14 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Sun   Nov 24
    17°C | 0°C
    NW 18 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain