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

Looking to travel to Denver in October? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In October, Denver generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 18°C, while nights can cool down to about 3°C.

Denver in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 36 mm for the month. Typically around 7 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 253 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May, June and September typically offer 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 October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 23%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 36 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 days  
HumidityHumidity 49%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 253 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 72%  

Where to go in the United States of America in October

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in October and which places have the best weather 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 Denver in October?

For visitors traveling to Denver, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Denver.

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