Denver Weather Forecast
Denver weather: 56°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Denver?
No - rain is unlikely in Denver today.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Over the next 7 days, about 0,0 in of precipitation is forecast.
The next 7 days look unusually dry - roughly 23% of a normal October week (0,0 in against 0,2 in).
16-day forecast for Denver
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 49° | 9% | 13 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☀️ Clear sky | 83° / 46° | 0% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 64° | 1% | 20 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☀️ Clear sky | 81° / 60° | 2% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 86° / 64° | 1% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 81° / 68° | 6% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 83° / 64° | 6% | 13 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 86° / 65° | 3% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 66° | 3% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 57° | 9% | 14 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 53° | 9% | 9 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☀️ Clear sky | 78° / 58° | 6% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ☀️ Clear sky | 83° / 63° | 11% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 65° | 6% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 55° | 3% | 14 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 3% | -- | — |
What this means for Denver
Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 70°F is in line with the 69°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 83°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 72°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Denver?
Denver is a city in Colorado. Its coordinates are 39.7392, -104.9903. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Denver right now?
It is currently 56°F (13°C) with overcast. Humidity is 85% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Denver?
June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Denver, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Denver in?
Denver observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 9:05 AM.
How many people live in Denver?
Denver has a population of approximately 715.000.
What is the nearest airport to Denver?
The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 19 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Denver?
Popular options include Rocky Mountain National Park, Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak, Hanging Lake, Great Sand Dunes National Park and Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.
What places are in Denver?
Denver covers 3 places in this atlas, including Denver International Airport, ZIP Code 80202 and Area Code 303.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - 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 1, 2026 at 9:05 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
