Month guide · Denver · United States
Denver in February
What February is really like in Denver: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Thelastcanadian, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 7°C (45°F), lows of -7°C (19°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 10.6 hours of daylight. Cold with occasional snowstorms; mountain roads busy with skiers at weekends.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 7°C (45°F) / -7°C (19°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 10.6 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Denver: days average 7°C (45°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about -7°C (19°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 28 days. Compared with January (6°C (43°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 12°C (54°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:53
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:36
- Daylight
- About 10.6 hours
Winter (December–February). Cold but often sunny in the city, with snow that rarely lasts; prime ski season in the mountains.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
February has no major recurring festival in Denver, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Experience · Sun Valley
Meow Wolf Convergence Station
A four-storey immersive art installation by the Santa Fe-founded collective Meow Wolf, where visitors wander through surreal, interconnected worlds of colour, sound and hidden passages beside the Interstate 25 and Colfax interchange.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Art
- Kids
- Rainy day
- After dark
Landmark · Morrison
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
Climb to the top row for sunset views of Denver and the plains; on concert days the amphitheatre closes to visitors in the afternoon.
- Time needed
- 2 hours, or an evening for a concert
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Views
- After dark
- Outdoors
Architecture · Golden Triangle
Colorado State Capitol
The Capitol's dome is covered with real Colorado gold leaf, and one of its west steps is engraved 'One Mile Above Sea Level'.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Views
Architecture · LoDo and Union Station
Denver Union Station
Grab a drink at the Great Hall bar and watch the trains come and go.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Food
- History
What to pack
For highs near 7°C, lows near -7°C and 6 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Denver?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, June–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Denver in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Denver?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Cold with occasional snowstorms; mountain roads busy with skiers at weekends.
+How warm is Denver in February?
Average highs are around 7°C (45°F) and lows around -7°C (19°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Denver in February?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.