When to visit Denver without the crowds
Denver (Colorado, United States) is calmest in January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in June and July. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals.
Best months
Apr–May & Oct
When everyone heads home
The second half of August.
Tip
Weather turns fast: in spring it can snow one day and hit 20 °C the next.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2/5 · calm | 6 °C (43 °F) | New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| February | 2/5 · calm | 8 °C (46 °F) | Presidents Day |
| March | 2/5 · calm | 13 °C (55 °F) | |
| April | 2/5 · calm | 17 °C (62 °F) | |
| May | 3/5 · moderate | 21 °C (70 °F) | Memorial Day |
| June | 5/5 · busy | 29 °C (83 °F) | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| July | 4/5 · busy | 32 °C (89 °F) | Independence Day |
| August | 3/5 · moderate | 31 °C (87 °F) | |
| September | 2/5 · calm | 28 °C (82 °F) | Labour Day |
| October | 2/5 · calm | 20 °C (67 °F) | Great American Beer Festival (Sep–Oct) |
| November | 2/5 · calm | 13 °C (56 °F) | Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day |
| December | 2/5 · calm | 9 °C (48 °F) | Christmas Day |
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Denver without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December (crowds 2/5). In September the average high is 28 °C (82 °F). All the calm months: January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December.
When is Denver most crowded?
The busiest season is June and July. The second half of August.
What is the weather like in Denver?
Average highs range from 6 °C (43 °F) in January to 32 °C (89 °F) in July, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What festivals are there in Denver?
The main ones: Great American Beer Festival (Sep–Oct) (October).
More places in Colorado
- Estes Park & Rocky Mountains calm in January, February, March, April, October, November and December; busiest in June, July, August and September
- Aspen calm in April, May, June, October and November; busiest in January, February and December