Golden (CO) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Golden, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 30°C (86°F) in July. In December, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 6°C (43°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 15°C (59°F) in July to -8°C (18°F) in December.

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Temperature ranges by month

On average, Golden receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 512 mm (20 in). Golden can be quite wet during May, receiving approximately 74 mm (2.9 in) of precipitation over 12 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (January), you will experience much drier conditions, with 17 mm (0.7 in) of precipitation spread across 5 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Golden Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Golden can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 10.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in November, with only 6.5 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Golden.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 56%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 46%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year