Winter
Dec → Feb7 to 8°
nights -7°
- 2 rainy days · 7 mm
When is the best time to visit Colorado Springs?
- Jan7°not recommended
- Feb8°not recommended
- Mar13°not recommended
- Apr16°fair
- May22°recommended
- Jun28°recommended
- Jul30°recommended
- Aug29°recommended
- Sep25°recommended
- Oct18°fair
- Nov12°not recommended
- Dec7°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Colorado Springs, month by month
The table of averages, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7° | -7° | 7 mm | 2 d | |
| February | 8° | -7° | 8 mm | 2 d | |
| March | 13° | -3° | 20 mm | 4 d | |
| April | 16° | 1° | 37 mm | 5 d | |
| May | 22° | 6° | 51 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| June | 28° | 12° | 58 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| July | 30° | 15° | 79 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| August | 29° | 14° | 75 mm | 9 d | ✓ |
| September | 25° | 9° | 34 mm | 4 d | ✓ |
| October | 18° | 3° | 20 mm | 3 d | |
| November | 12° | -3° | 9 mm | 2 d | |
| December | 7° | -7° | 6 mm | 2 d |
The four seasons in Colorado Springs, in figures
What the 2015-2024 averages (Colorado Springs Airport) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May13 to 22°
nights -3 to 6°
- 5 rainy days · 36 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug28 to 30°
nights 12 to 15°
- 8 rainy days · 71 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov12 to 25°
nights -3 to 9°
- 3 rainy days · 21 mm
Book early for May to September
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Colorado Springs, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 14h52 of daylight, in December 9h28, a difference of 5h25.
9h44Jan
10h41Feb
11h50Mar
13h10Apr
14h16May
14h52Jun
14h38Jul
13h40Aug
12h23Sep
11h06Oct
10hNov
9h28Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Colorado Springs Airport" (38.81°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Colorado Springs, month by month
What to see and do
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & walks | ||||||||||||
| Long days |
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the climate averages (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended7°-7° at night
- 7 mm · 2 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended8°-7° at night
- 8 mm · 2 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended13°-3° at night
- 20 mm · 4 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair16°1° at night
- 37 mm · 5 d
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended22°6° at night
- 51 mm · 7 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended28°12° at night
- 58 mm · 7 d
Busy, without the crush
July
Recommended30°15° at night
- 79 mm · 9 d
High season, book early
August
Recommended29°14° at night
- 75 mm · 9 d
High season, book early
September
Recommended25°9° at night
- 34 mm · 4 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Fair18°3° at night
- 20 mm · 3 d
Low season, lower prices
November
Not recommended12°-3° at night
- 9 mm · 2 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended7°-7° at night
- 6 mm · 2 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Deep winter: 7 °C at the warmest of the day, -7 °C at night. Hardly any rain (7 mm over 2 days). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 8 °C at best, -7 °C at night. Hardly any rain (8 mm over 2 days). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Cool: 13 °C at best, -3 °C at night. Rain stays light: 20 mm over 4 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Cool: 16 °C at best, 1 °C at night. Rain stays light: 37 mm over 5 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Mild, 22 °C in the afternoon and 6 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 51 mm over 7 days. Busy season, without the crush.
June. 28 °C in the afternoon and 12 °C at night. Rain stays light: 58 mm over 7 days. Busy season, without the crush.
July. 30 °C in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (79 mm). High season: book early.
August. 29 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C at night. Expect 9 days of rain in the month (75 mm). High season: book early.
September. 25 °C in the afternoon and 9 °C at night. Rain stays light: 34 mm over 4 days. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 3 °C early in the morning. Hardly any rain (20 mm over 3 days). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. Cool: 12 °C at best, -3 °C at night. Hardly any rain (9 mm over 2 days). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Deep winter: 7 °C at the warmest of the day, -7 °C at night. Hardly any rain (6 mm over 2 days). Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Colorado Springs?
May to September: over these months, average highs range from 22 to 30 °C, with 7 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 averages, Colorado Springs Airport).
Which month should you avoid in Colorado Springs?
March: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 20 mm over 4 days of rain on average over 2015-2024 at the reference point (Colorado Springs Airport).
What is the hottest month in Colorado Springs?
July, with 30 °C on average in the afternoon and 15 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Colorado Springs Airport).
What is the coldest month in Colorado Springs?
January, with 7 °C at best during the day and -7 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Colorado Springs Airport).
What is the driest month in Colorado Springs?
December: 6 mm over 2 days of rain, against 79 mm in July, the wettest month.
Does it get cold at night in Colorado Springs?
The gap between day and night reaches 16 °C in March: 13 °C in the afternoon, -3 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
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