Colorado Springs (CO) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum 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, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -8°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
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. For more details, please visit our Colorado Springs Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
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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:
The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
Yes, the months of January, February, March, November and December are very dry.
July has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 82 mm of rainfall.
November is the driest month with 6 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 340 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.
