Colorado Weather Forecast
Colorado weather: 85°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Colorado weather in September
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Climate in Colorado 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 | 40° | 16° | 0,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 49° | 22° | 1,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 60° | 31° | 1,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 64° | 37° | 1,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 71° | 44° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 87° | 57° | 1,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 92° | 62° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 89° | 60° | 1,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 82° | 51° | 1,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 69° | 41° | 0,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 54° | 28° | 0,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 49° | 25° | 0,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Best time to visit Colorado
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid long hikes after mid-morning; start at dawn or leave it for a cooler day.
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 32 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
How Colorado compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Colorado.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 97 mi | 49°F | 35°F cooler | 13 in |
| Arches National Park | 256 mi | 58°F | +37°F warmer | 7 in |
| Grand County | 257 mi | 60°F | +39°F warmer | 8 in |
| Moab | 257 mi | 60°F | +39°F warmer | 8 in |
| Dead Horse Point State Park | 269 mi | 55°F | +35°F warmer | 7 in |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Colorado?
Colorado is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 39.7392, -104.9903. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Colorado right now?
It is currently 85°F (29°C) with overcast. Humidity is 24% and wind is 10 mph.
When is the best time to visit Colorado?
June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Colorado, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Colorado in?
Colorado observes America/Denver (UTC-06:00). The local time is 6:23 PM.
How many people live in Colorado?
Colorado has a population of approximately 5.9 million.
What is the nearest airport to Colorado?
The closest airports are Denver International Airport (DEN), 19 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Colorado?
Popular options include Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Great Sand Dunes National Park, Mesa Verde National Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, Garden of the Gods and Hanging Lake.
What places are in Colorado?
Colorado covers 11 places in this atlas, including Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Great Sand Dunes National Park, Mesa Verde National Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, Aspen and Denver.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - 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 August 24, 2026 at 6:23 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
