Monthly climate guide
Denver weather in February
With highs near 6°C (42°F) and lows around -7°C (19°F), February feels cold in Denver. Rainfall averages about 26 mm (fairly dry) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as January and 6°C cooler than March.
What stands out in February
- Nights often drop below freezing (average low -7°C), so expect frost and icy mornings.
- Only 2 months are cooler in Denver than February.
- It warms up quickly from here: by March highs are about 6°C higher.
- Afternoons and nights feel like different seasons, roughly 13°C apart.
Avg high
6°C
42°F
Avg low
-7°C
19°F
Rainfall
26 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
57%
relative
Sky
55%
cloud · often cloudy
Denver weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C / 41°F | -6°C / 20°F | 18 mm | 55% | 54% |
| February | 6°C / 42°F | -7°C / 19°F | 26 mm | 57% | 55% |
| March | 12°C / 53°F | -3°C / 26°F | 32 mm | 51% | 52% |
| April | 15°C / 59°F | -1°C / 31°F | 46 mm | 50% | 56% |
| May | 20°C / 68°F | 4°C / 39°F | 69 mm | 51% | 57% |
| June | 29°C / 83°F | 11°C / 52°F | 38 mm | 40% | 44% |
| July | 30°C / 86°F | 15°C / 58°F | 67 mm | 47% | 47% |
| August | 29°C / 84°F | 14°C / 56°F | 42 mm | 45% | 46% |
| September | 25°C / 78°F | 10°C / 49°F | 42 mm | 45% | 40% |
| October | 18°C / 64°F | 2°C / 35°F | 27 mm | 48% | 43% |
| November | 11°C / 52°F | -3°C / 27°F | 20 mm | 50% | 45% |
| December | 5°C / 41°F | -7°C / 20°F | 18 mm | 55% | 51% |
What to pack for February
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
Is February a good time to visit Denver?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Denver →Other United States cities in February
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Denver in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Denver?
February is cool in Denver, with highs around 6°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Denver in February?
Average highs are about 6°C (42°F) and average lows about -7°C (19°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Denver in February?
Denver typically gets around 26 mm of rain in February — fairly dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Denver (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.