Best Time to Visit Boulder

Best time: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. Jul is warmest (30.8°C high); May is rainiest (72 mm).

Boulder weather by month

MonthHigh °CLow °CRain mmSun hrs
Jan6.9-8.2163.9
Feb8.5-6.5175.4
Mar12-3.2467.3
Apr16.10.6658.7
May21.55.87210.1
Jun27.310.44811.3
Jul30.813.34711.1
Aug29.812.8399.6
Sep24.87.7418.2
Oct18.82316
Nov10.7-3.9334.1
Dec7.6-7.1193.5

Average high temperature

Jan 7°
Feb 9°
Mar 12°
Apr 16°
May 22°
Jun 27°
Jul 31°
Aug 30°
Sep 25°
Oct 19°
Nov 11°
Dec 8°

Best months by activity

Overall: JunJulAugSep

Beaches: JulAugJunSep

Hiking: JunSepOctAug

Sightseeing: JunJulAugSep

Boulder quick facts

What to pack

Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec): warm layers and a coat.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Boulder?

Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.

What is the rainiest month?

May, about 72 mm.

What is the warmest month?

Jul, with average highs of 30.8°C.

Where to stay

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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. Open-Meteo.