Best Time to Visit Garden of the Gods
Best time to visit Garden of the Gods: June, July, August and September. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Garden of the Gods
Go in June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Garden of the Gods month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37° | 13° | 0,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 46° | 22° | 1,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 56° | 29° | 1,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 61° | 34° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 66° | 41° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 81° | 53° | 1,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 86° | 57° | 1,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 84° | 57° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 78° | 50° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 66° | 39° | 0,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 51° | 27° | 1,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 46° | 24° | 0,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Garden of the Gods compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Garden of the Gods.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Peak | 10 mi | 23°F | 58°F cooler | 26 in |
| Area Code 303 | 60 mi | 53°F | +35°F warmer | 14 in |
| Denver | 60 mi | 53°F | +35°F warmer | 14 in |
| Denver County | 60 mi | 53°F | +35°F warmer | 14 in |
| ZIP Code 80202 | 61 mi | 53°F | +35°F warmer | 14 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Garden of the Gods is a state park in Colorado. Garden of the Gods is known for red rock fins below Pikes Peak.
Right now it is 50°F (10°C) in Garden of the Gods with clear. It feels like 43°F. Today runs from 39°F to 58°F. Chance of precipitation is 53%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.7/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Garden of the Gods is June, July, August and September. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 86°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 13°F.
The closest major airport is Denver International Airport (DEN), about 68 mi away. Nearby highlights include Pikes Peak, Great Sand Dunes National Park, Rocky Mountain National Park and Hanging Lake.
In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 58°F is 7.9°F below the 66°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Garden of the Gods today at 8.1/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Garden of the Gods right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:27 PM, Oct 28 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 63° / 48°
Overcast · 10% rain · wind 6 mph
☁️ 62° / 47°
Overcast · 46% rain · wind 9 mph
Things to do in Garden of the Gods
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Garden of the Gods.
Quick facts about Garden of the Gods
| Type | State park |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 38°52′41.9″N 104°52′18.8″W (38.8783, -104.8719) |
| Established | 1909 |
| Known for | red rock fins below Pikes Peak |
| Local time | 2:27 PM (UTC-06:00) |
| Best months | June, July, August and September |
| Climate | Continental |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Garden of the Gods?
Garden of the Gods is a state park in Colorado. Its coordinates are 38.8783, -104.8719. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Garden of the Gods right now?
It is currently 50°F (10°C) with clear. Humidity is 70% and wind is 10 mph.
When is the best time to visit Garden of the Gods?
June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Garden of the Gods, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Garden of the Gods in?
Garden of the Gods observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 2:27 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Garden of the Gods?
The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 68 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Garden of the Gods?
Popular options include Pikes Peak, Great Sand Dunes National Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, Hanging Lake, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Mesa Verde (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (state-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 28, 2026 at 2:27 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
