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Manitou Springs (CO) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Manitou Springs experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from warm days to cold weather. The city tends toward drier weather patterns. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Manitou Springs is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in July to a chilly 5°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -9°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Manitou Springs has a relatively dry climate with low precipitation, averaging 487 mm of rain/snowfall annually. The climate in Manitou Springs shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in July, with an average of 97 mm of precipitation over 18 rainy days.

In contrast, November offers drier and sunnier days, with around 9.2 mm of snow/rainfall over 4 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our Manitou Springs Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

Manitou Springs offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between July (11.3 hours daily) and November (7.0 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Colorado Springs, the United States of America (8 KM, 5 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Colorado Springs, the United States of America (8 KM, 5 Miles).

Forecast for Manitou Springs (CO)

Sun   Dec 22
15°C | 1°C
SE 4 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Mon   Dec 23
10°C | 0°C
SE 6 m/s
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
9°C | -2°C
SE 6 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

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

During the months of June, August 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:
  • Does Manitou Springs have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January, February, November and December are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Manitou Springs?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Manitou Springs?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Manitou Springs?
    July tops the wettest month list with 97 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Manitou Springs?
    November is the driest month with 9 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Manitou Springs?
    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.