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Colorado Weather in July

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Colorado, the United States of America in July.

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Planning a getaway to Colorado, the United States of America this July and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Colorado in July

Colorado, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. The weather in Colorado in July can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to high. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Tordal Estates at 19°C (66°F) to very warm in Fruita at 35°C (95°F). At night it cools down to 17°C (63°F) in Fruita and 6°C (43°F) in Tordal Estates. On average, July is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Colorado, the United States of America.

For specific regional insights in Colorado, the United States of America, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Craig with an average of 21 mm (0.8 in) to high rainfall in Cascade-Chipita Park with 102 mm (4 in). Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Breckenridge.

Explore Colorado by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Colorado — and find the best time to visit. (based on Breckenridge)

January-1°C (30°F) February-1°C (30°F) March4°C (39°F) April7°C (45°F) May12°C (54°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August20°C (68°F) September17°C (63°F) October10°C (50°F) November4°C (39°F) December-1°C (30°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Colorado in July

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Colorado.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Colorado

What is the weather like in July for some of the most popular destinations in Colorado, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Colorado (July)

Precipitation variation in Colorado (July)

Breckenridge

In July Breckenridge generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Breckenridge →

Estes Park

In July Estes Park generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
28 mm (1.1 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Estes Park →

Pagosa Springs

In July Pagosa Springs generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Pagosa Springs →

Telluride

In July Telluride generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Telluride →

Denver

In July Denver generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
315 hours
323 hours
306 hours
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Denver →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Colorado, in the United States of America.

In our records: the United States of America July extremes

Notable July records observed across cities in the United States of America in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest July day in the United States of America reached 51°C (124°F) in Palm Desert on July 28, 1995.

Popular cities in July

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Colorado in July.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Breckenridge 21°C (70°F) 6°C (43°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Estes Park 26°C (79°F) 10°C (50°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Pagosa Springs 29°C (84°F) 10°C (50°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Telluride 19°C (66°F) 6°C (43°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Denver 31°C (88°F) 16°C (61°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
Snowmass Village 25°C (77°F) 9°C (48°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)

Colorado weather in July: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Colorado, the United States of America in July?

Expect perfect weather across Colorado, the United States of America in July. The popular destination of Breckenridge averages 21°C (70°F) by day and 6°C (43°F) at night during this summer month.

What is the average temperature in Colorado, the United States of America in July?

Breckenridge averages a daytime maximum of 21°C (70°F) in July, with overnight lows close to 6°C (43°F).

Does Colorado, the United States of America get a lot of rain in July?

Not particularly. Breckenridge averages just 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain in July, making it a mostly dry month for Colorado, the United States of America.

Is July a Good Time to Visit Colorado, the United States of America?

We believe that July is one of the best times to visit Colorado, the United States of America with overall perfect weather in Breckenridge. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Colorado, the United States of America is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Breckenridge. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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