Month guide · Denver · United States
Denver in October
What October 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
October is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 18°C (64°F), lows of 2°C (36°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 11.1 hours of daylight. Crisp, sunny days and the first snow of the season possible by month's end.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 18°C (64°F) / 2°C (36°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Denver: days average 18°C (64°F) against a yearly average high of 18°C (64°F), and nights fall to about 2°C (36°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 31 days. Compared with September (25°C (77°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 11°C (52°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:10
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:21
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
Autumn (September–November). Clear, mild September and October with golden aspens, then colder with the first snows in November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in October
October has no major recurring festival in Denver, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Neighbourhood · RiNo
RiNo street art
Large murals cover the walls of the River North Art District's warehouses and alleys, many added during the annual CRUSH Walls street-art festival.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Photo spot
- Food
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
What to pack
For highs near 18°C, lows near 2°C and 5 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Denver?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, June–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Denver in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Denver?
It is a shoulder-season month. Crisp, sunny days and the first snow of the season possible by month's end.
+How warm is Denver in October?
Average highs are around 18°C (64°F) and lows around 2°C (36°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Denver in October?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.