Denver in Winter — Weather & What to Expect
Winter in Denver (December, January, February) averages daytime highs of 5.7°C and lows of -8.6°C, with around 64.4mm of rain across the season (15 rainy days in total). It includes some of the best months of the year to visit (December, January, February).
In the northern hemisphere, winter in Denver covers December, January, February.
Winter in Denver month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | 8.1°C | -5.8°C | 19.1mm | 4 | 10/10 |
| January | 5.2°C | -8.5°C | 18.4mm | 4 | 10/10 |
| February | 3.9°C | -11.5°C | 26.9mm | 7 | 8/10 |
What to pack for Denver in winter
- Warm winter coat
- Thermal underlayers
- Gloves, hat and scarf
- Waterproof boots
Frequently Asked Questions
Is winter a good time to visit Denver?
Winter in Denver rates around 9/10 — excellent time to visit. Average highs are 5.7°C with 64.4mm of rain across the season.
How hot is Denver in winter?
Daytime highs average 5.7°C (42.3°F) across December, January, February, with nights around -8.6°C.
What months are winter in Denver?
Denver is in the northern hemisphere, so winter covers December, January, February.
See also: best time to visit Denver · Denver annual climate · Denver in spring · Denver in summer · Denver in autumn
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Winter in Denver — what to pack
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.