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Denver in June
What June 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
June is one of the best months to visit Denver. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 15 hours of daylight. Warm, sunny days with occasional afternoon thunderstorms; mountain trails start to open.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 15 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Denver: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 30 days. Compared with May (21°C (70°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:31
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 20:29
- Daylight
- About 15 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, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- Denver PrideFest (usually June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Architecture · LoDo and Union Station
Denver Union Station
The 1914 Beaux-Arts station was restored in 2014 as a transit hub, hotel and public 'living room', with restaurants, bars and a bookshop in the Great Hall.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Food
- History
Street · Downtown and Larimer Square
Larimer Square
Come in the evening when the lights are on, and look for the lower-level cocktail bars.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- After dark
- Food
- History
Gallery · Golden Triangle
Clyfford Still Museum
Dedicated to the Abstract Expressionist painter Clyfford Still, whose estate gave nearly his entire body of work to the city.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
Museum · Golden Triangle
History Colorado Center
Good for families; children enjoy the hands-on exhibits.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Kids
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 12°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 June 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 July–September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Denver?
It is one of the best months to visit Denver. Warm, sunny days with occasional afternoon thunderstorms; mountain trails start to open.
+How warm is Denver in June?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Denver in June?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.