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Top sights in Denver
- Red Rocks Amphitheatre – Concert venue near Morrison, Colorado, United States of America
- Denver Art Museum – Museum in Denver, Colorado, United States
- Colorado State Capitol – State capitol building of the U.S. state of Colorado
- Larimer Square – United States historic center
- Denver Botanic Gardens
- Rocky Mountain National Park – National park in Colorado, United States
- Coors Field
Well-known landmarks, each checked against Wikidata (CC0), which also supplies the one-line descriptions. The bookable tours below are the second layer: guided ways to see them.
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Planning your trip to Denver
Best time to visit
Late May to September brings warm, dry days and access to the high mountain roads and trails, though afternoon thunderstorms are common in summer. September and early October add golden aspens in the hills. Winter is cold but often sunny, and the city is a gateway to ski resorts, with weekend traffic to the mountains heavy. Spring is unpredictable, with warm days and late snowstorms in the same week.
How many days you need
Two days covers downtown, Larimer Square, the art museum, the State Capitol, the RiNo street-art district and a brewery or two. Most visitors add several days for the mountains: Rocky Mountain National Park, Red Rocks, Boulder or a ski town are all within reach as day trips or overnights.
Getting around
Downtown, LoDo and the surrounding neighborhoods are walkable, and a free shuttle bus runs along the 16th Street pedestrian mall. A rail line connects the airport to downtown. Light rail and buses cover the wider city, but a car is almost essential for the mountains, and some park areas require timed-entry reservations in summer.
What to skip
The city sits at high altitude, so give yourself a day before any hard hiking, drink plenty of water and go easy on alcohol at first. Weekend drives into the mountains on the main interstate can mean long traffic jams; leaving very early or traveling midweek helps. Sunscreen matters even on cool days because of the altitude.
Where to stay in Denver
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Best time to visit Denver
The most comfortable months in Denver are May to September, with average daytime highs of 71 to 90°F (22 to 32°C) and 4 to 10 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month, averaging 90°F (32°C), and January the coolest at 41°F (5°C). May sees the most rain, around 10 days, while December is the driest with about 3.
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| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain (about, mm) | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 20 | 5 | Shoulder: 41°F (5°C), 5 rainy days |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 20 | 6 | Shoulder: 42°F (6°C), 6 rainy days |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 30 | 8 | Shoulder: 51°F (11°C), 8 rainy days |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 50 | 7 | Shoulder: 63°F (17°C), 7 rainy days |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 60 | 10 | Best: 10 rainy days |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 40 | 6 | Best: 6 rainy days |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 60 | 6 | Best: 6 rainy days |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 50 | 6 | Best: 6 rainy days |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 40 | 4 | Best: 4 rainy days |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 30 | 4 | Shoulder: 68°F (20°C), 4 rainy days |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 20 | 5 | Shoulder: 53°F (12°C), 5 rainy days |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 20 | 3 | Shoulder: 46°F (8°C), 3 rainy days |
Average daily high and low, and days with rain (a day with at least 1 mm), from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted rows are the pick above. Verdicts use only these numbers.
Rainfall: NASA POWER monthly normals.
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Denver: common questions
- When is the best time to visit Denver?
- The best time to visit Denver is May to September, when average highs run 71 to 90°F (22 to 32°C) with 4 to 10 rainy days a month. July is the hottest month at 90°F (32°C) on average, and January the coolest at 41°F (5°C).
- What is the rainiest month in Denver?
- May, with roughly 10 days of rain. The driest is December, with about 3. A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain; figures are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in Denver?
- July is the warmest month, averaging 90°F (32°C) by day and 61°F (16°C) at night. January is the coolest, at 41°F (5°C) by day and 17°F (-8°C) at night.
- What is the rainy season in Denver?
- The wettest months in Denver are March and May, with 8 to 10 rainy days a month. December is the driest.
- How many days do you need in Denver?
- Two days covers downtown, Larimer Square, the art museum, the State Capitol, the RiNo street-art district and a brewery or two. Most visitors add several days for the mountains: Rocky Mountain National Park, Red Rocks, Boulder or a ski town are all within reach as day trips or overnights.
- How do I get around Denver?
- Downtown, LoDo and the surrounding neighborhoods are walkable, and a free shuttle bus runs along the 16th Street pedestrian mall. A rail line connects the airport to downtown. Light rail and buses cover the wider city, but a car is almost essential for the mountains, and some park areas require timed-entry reservations in summer.
- Is it safe to travel to United States right now?
- Voyaggora shows the official US, UK and Canada travel advisories for United States on one page, with the source and the time each was last checked. Open the live advisory for United States before you book.
- What other places are near Denver?
- The closest Voyaggora guides to Denver are Sedona (500 miles), Las Vegas (600 miles), Austin (770 miles).
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