Season guide · Denver · United States
Denver in summer
June–August: 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
Warm and sunny with low humidity, afternoon thunderstorms, outdoor concerts and mountain hiking. Expect highs up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F), with about 27 rainy days across June–August. June–August are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- June–August
- Temperatures
- 12°C (54°F) to 31°C (88°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 27
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in summer
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 28°C (82°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 9 | 15 h | 4/5 |
| July | 31°C (88°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 9 | 14.7 h | 5/5 |
| August | 30°C (86°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 9 | 13.7 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 30°C (86°F) against a yearly 18°C (64°F), and 27 of the year's roughly 87 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in summer
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- June: Denver PrideFest (usually June)
- July: Fourth of July fireworks (4 July)
Good choices for summer
Gallery · Golden Triangle
Clyfford Still Museum
It is small enough for an hour; combine it with the Denver Art Museum next door.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
Museum · Golden Triangle
History Colorado Center
The state history museum covers Colorado's people from Indigenous nations to mining towns and ski resorts, with interactive exhibits and a simulated ski jump.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Kids
- Rainy day
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
Museum · Golden Triangle
Denver Art Museum
Start with the Western American art and Indigenous arts galleries, which are the museum's specialities.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Day trips in summer
- Golden (About 30 minutes by car or 45 minutes by light rail) — A historic town where Coors brews its beer, with a walkable main street under a 'Welcome to Golden' arch, Clear Creek's riverside path and tubing in summer, and Lookout Mountain's Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave above.
- 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.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is summer a good time to visit Denver?
Yes: June–August are among the best months. Warm and sunny with low humidity, afternoon thunderstorms, outdoor concerts and mountain hiking.
+What is the weather like in Denver in summer?
Highs of up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F), with about 27 rainy days over the season.