Month guide · Denver · United States
Denver in August
What August is really like in Denver: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
August is one of the best months to visit Denver. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 14°C (57°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 13.7 hours of daylight. Warm with afternoon storms; peak mountain hiking and Palisade peach season.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 13.7 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Denver: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 14°C (57°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 31 days. Compared with July (31°C (88°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 25°C (77°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:12
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 19:57
- Daylight
- About 13.7 hours
Summer (June–August). Warm and sunny with low humidity, afternoon thunderstorms, outdoor concerts and mountain hiking.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Denver, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · City Park
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
A large natural-history and science museum in City Park with dinosaur fossils, wildlife dioramas, gems and minerals, an Egyptian mummies gallery, a planetarium and an IMAX theatre.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Views
- History
Landmark · LoDo and Union Station
Coors Field
Cheap rooftop tickets are a sociable way to see a game with mountain sunset views.
- Time needed
- 3 hours for a game
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- After dark
- Views
Park · City Park
City Park and Denver Zoo
Denver's largest central park has lakes, paddle boats, a historic pavilion that hosts free summer jazz concerts, and the Denver Zoo, whose exhibits include Predator Ridge and Toyota Elephant Passage.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
Park · Washington Park
Washington Park
Bring a picnic on a summer weekend for some of the best people-watching in Denver.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Active
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 14°C and 9 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Denver?
One of the best months to visit Denver. The other best months are June–July and September. Compare every month.
Denver in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Denver?
It is one of the best months to visit Denver. Warm with afternoon storms; peak mountain hiking and Palisade peach season.
+How warm is Denver in August?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Denver in August?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.