Season guide · Denver · United States
Denver in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Clear, mild September and October with golden aspens, then colder with the first snows in November. Expect highs up to 25°C (77°F) and lows around -4°C (25°F), with about 16 rainy days across September–November. September is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- -4°C (25°F) to 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 16
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 25°C (77°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 6 | 12.4 h | 4/5 |
| October | 18°C (64°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 5 | 11.1 h | 3/5 |
| November | 11°C (52°F) | -4°C (25°F) | 5 | 9.9 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 18°C (64°F) against a yearly 18°C (64°F), and 16 of the year's roughly 87 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- September: Golden aspen season in the mountains (usually mid-September to early October)
- September: Great American Beer Festival (usually September or October)
- November: Ski season opening at mountain resorts (usually November)
- November: Denver Christkindl Market (usually late November to December)
Make the most of the weather
Landmark · LoDo and Union Station
Coors Field
Home of the Colorado Rockies baseball team since 1995, with a row of purple seats marking the mile-high elevation in the upper deck and a rooftop deck with mountain views.
- Time needed
- 3 hours for a game
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- After dark
- Views
Park · City Park
City Park and Denver Zoo
Combine the zoo and the Museum of Nature & Science in one day; they are at opposite ends of the park.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
Park · Washington Park
Washington Park
Known locally as Wash Park, this large park in south Denver has two lakes, a replica of Martha Washington's garden, flower beds and a 4-km loop path that fills with runners, cyclists and volleyball games on summer weekends.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Active
Waterfront · LoDo and Union Station
Confluence Park
Follow the Cherry Creek Trail from here for an easy bike or walking route through the city.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
- History
Landmark · Morrison
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
An open-air amphitheatre set between two towering sandstone monoliths in the foothills west of Denver, famous for its acoustics and concerts by everyone from the Beatles to U2.
- Time needed
- 2 hours, or an evening for a concert
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Views
- After dark
- Outdoors
Day trips in autumn
- Rocky Mountain National Park (About 1.5–2 hours by car to Estes Park) — High peaks, alpine lakes and elk herds, with Trail Ridge Road climbing above 3,700 metres in summer.
- Colorado Springs and Garden of the Gods (About 1.25 hours by car) — Garden of the Gods is a free park of red sandstone fins and towers against Pikes Peak, and the Pikes Peak Cog Railway climbs to the 4,302-metre summit.
What to pack
- Light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening
- Shoes with good grip for icy pavements
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Denver?
Yes: September is among the best months. Clear, mild September and October with golden aspens, then colder with the first snows in November.
+What is the weather like in Denver in autumn?
Highs of up to 25°C (77°F) and lows around -4°C (25°F), with about 16 rainy days over the season.