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Denver weather in August (Colorado, United States of America)

Will it be warm or cold in Denver this August? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In August, Denver typically experiences very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is known for being in the summer season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 30°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 14°C. Typical temperatures can be misleading; some days will be hotter. Prepare with light clothing and plenty of hydration to stay cool.

Precipitation

Denver in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 42 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 11 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 306 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures May, June and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Denver climate page with graphs.

 

Denver, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 14°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 42 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 48%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 306 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 72%  

Where to go in the United States of America in August

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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