Climate Insights for Colorado

The climate in Colorado is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 2,174 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 437 mm of rainfall. Colorado is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, May. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 21°C.The climate in Colorado is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 85.6 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 17.2 in of rainfall. Colorado is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, May. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 71°F.

Colorado sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 21°C to 33°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Colorado sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 71°F to 92°F. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 92°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 71°F and an average of 78°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows.

Colorado is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,174 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 181 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 437 mm of rainfall. September and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 2 mm. That's 435 mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Colorado is a very wet location, receiving approximately 85.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.1 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 17.2 in of rainfall. September and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.1 in. That's 17.1 in less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Colorado is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 7km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn.Colorado is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 4mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 6mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 3mph in summer, 3mph in autumn.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Colorado based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Colorado based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.