Month guide · Denver · United States
Denver in July
What July is really like in Denver: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0
Quick answer
July is one of the best months to visit Denver. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 14.7 hours of daylight. Hottest month, though dry air makes evenings cool; afternoon storms are common in the mountains.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 14.7 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Denver: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 31 days. Compared with June (28°C (82°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:44
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 20:27
- Daylight
- About 14.7 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, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Fourth of July fireworks (4 July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Historic site · Capitol Hill
Molly Brown House Museum
Guided tours are timed; book a slot online in busy periods.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
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
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 15°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 July a good time to visit Denver?
One of the best months to visit Denver, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are June and August–September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Denver?
It is one of the best months to visit Denver. Hottest month, though dry air makes evenings cool; afternoon storms are common in the mountains.
+How warm is Denver in July?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Denver in July?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.