Best Time à Visit Pikes Peak
Meilleur moment pour visiter Pikes Peak: juin, juillet and août. Mois-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Meilleur moment pour visiter Pikes Peak
Go in juin, juillet and août. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: mars, avril and mai – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climat in Pikes Peak month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mois | Max moyenne | Min moyenne | Précipitations | Évaluation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janvier | -12° | -22° | 23 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| février | -8° | -19° | 34 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mars | -5° | -16° | 51 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| avril | -2° | -13° | 54 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mai | 1° | -10° | 92 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juin | 11° | -1° | 62 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juillet | 12° | 1° | 114 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| août | 12° | 1° | 78 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| septembre | 9° | -2° | 47 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| octobre | 3° | -8° | 30 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| novembre | -5° | -15° | 38 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| décembre | -8° | -18° | 25 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climat type: Polar. Source : Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Pikes Peak compares avec nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Pikes Peak.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden of the Gods | 15 km | 10°C | +15°C warmer | 387 mm |
| Area Code 303 | 100 km | 12°C | +16°C warmer | 357 mm |
| Denver | 100 km | 12°C | +16°C warmer | 357 mm |
| Denver County | 100 km | 12°C | +16°C warmer | 357 mm |
| ZIP Code 80202 | 101 km | 12°C | +16°C warmer | 358 mm |
What à pack, what à skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots avec grip for ice
- A packable rain shell – 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices – frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints tandis que gusts stay above 83 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid mars, avril and mai – historically the least comfortable months here.
Résumé
Pikes Peak is a mountain in Colorado. Pikes Peak is a mountain known as the inspiration for America the Beautiful. It sits at 4.302 m above sea level.
Actuellement, il fait -2°C (28°F) in Pikes Peak avec couvert. La température ressentie est de -10°C. Aujourd’hui, les températures vont de -6°C à 1°C. La probabilité de précipitations est de 64%. Les conditions pour les visites obtiennent 3/10 – médiocre — envisagez un autre jour.
La meilleure période pour visiter Pikes Peak is juin, juillet and août. Le climat est polar. mars, avril and mai sont généralement les mois les moins confortables. juillet est le mois le plus chaud, avec des maximales moyennes proches de 12°C, tandis que janvier est le mois le plus froid, avec des minimales proches de -22°C.
L’aéroport principal le plus proche est Denver International Airport (DEN), about 117 km away. Parmi les sites à proximité, citons Garden of the Gods, Great Sand Dunes National Park, Rocky Mountain National Park and Hanging Lake.
En termes simples. Today is slightly cooler than average for octobre. The forecast high of 1°C is 1.9°C below the 3°C typical for this month. The best window à be outside is roughly 7 AM à 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Visibilité is down à 3,1 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Rafales à 83 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -6°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Météo à Pikes Peak maintenant
Source : Open-Meteo. Mis à jour 6:44 AM, oct 24 heure locale.
Weekend outlook
❄️ -3° / -8°
Forte neige · 62% rain · wind 31 km/h
❄️ -0° / -8°
Forte neige · 51% rain · wind 44 km/h
À faire in Pikes Peak
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Pikes Peak.
Quick facts about Pikes Peak
| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| State | Colorado |
| Pays | États-Unis |
| Continent | Amérique du Nord |
| Coordonnées | 38°50′27.2″N 105°2′39.1″W (38.8409, -105.0442) |
| Elevation | 4.302 m |
| Known for | the inspiration for America the Beautiful |
| Heure locale | 6:44 AM (UTC-06:00) |
| Meilleurs mois | juin, juillet and août |
| Climat | Polar |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Pikes Peak?
Pikes Peak is a mountain in Colorado. Its coordinates are 38.8409, -105.0442. It lies in Amérique du Nord.
What is the weather like in Pikes Peak maintenant?
It is currently -2°C (28°F) avec couvert. Humidité is 83% and wind is 36 km/h.
When is the best time à visit Pikes Peak?
juin, juillet and août offer the most comfortable conditions in Pikes Peak, which has a polar climate. mars, avril and mai are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Pikes Peak in?
Pikes Peak observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The heure locale is 6:44 AM.
What is the nearest airport à Pikes Peak?
The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 117 km away.
What are the top things à do in Pikes Peak?
Popular options include Garden of the Gods, 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 (mountains) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Prévisions and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualité de l’air and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climat averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Météo 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 octobre 24, 2026 at 6:44 AM heure locale. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
