Winter: Fleece jacket, long-underwear, water-resistant coat, jeans and snow pants. Spring/Fall: T-shirts, rain jacket, light fleece, jeans and shorts. Summer: Light jacket, T-shirt or tank top, shorts, jeans, hiking pants, swimsuit and warm clothing for camping.
Best time of year to visit ColoradoThe best time to visit Colorado is during the warm season which runs from June to October. In June, snow melts in the mountains, so it's a high time to hike in Rocky Mountain National Park, Mount Elbert, Mount Bierstadt, and drive through some of the highest passes in the state.
Make sure to pack plenty of warm pants or jeans, heavy sweaters and flat shoes that don't slip. You can bring along running shoes or snow boots, both will do the trick. In addition, you will want to bring along a heavy jacket and your gloves. I also recommend a scarf and hat if you plan to spend a lot of time outdoors.
Snowfall. Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In December, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, it is snowing for 4.6 days. Throughout the year, in Colorado Springs, there are 28.7 snowfall days, and 37.7" (957.6mm) of snow is accumulated.
Find the Best Colorado Winter Lodging For You
- Madeline Hotel & Residences in Telluride.
- Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort in Nathrop.
- Snow Mountain Ranch in Granby.
- Grand Hyatt Vail.
- Madeline Hotel & Residences in Telluride.
- Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort in Nathrop.
- Snow Mountain Ranch in Granby.
- Grand Hyatt Vail.
Front Range & Eastern Colorado
| Days | Place | Centimetres |
|---|
| 4.0 | Canon City | 19.3 |
| 4.5 | Colorado Springs | 14.5 |
| 5.3 | Denver | 21.6 |
| 5.7 | Estes Park | 16.0 |
When the holiday season arrives, the Mile High City offers plenty of cheer. To start there are lights galore, in downtown at the City and County Building and at Union Station, as well as at the stellar Denver Botanic Gardens and Denver Zoo.
Winter Activities in Colorado Beyond the Ski Slopes
- Getting ready for a dog-sled ride through Colorado powder near Edwards, CO.
- Snowtubing down the slopes of Copper Mountain Resort.
- Snowshoeing at Beaver Creek Resort, CO.
- A cozy sleigh ride near Steamboat Springs, CO.
- Ice skating in Beaver Creek.
- Getting ready for a dog-sled ride through Colorado powder near Edwards, CO.
WEATHER & CLIMATE INFO
| Month | Avg. High (F° / C°) | Avg. Low (F° / C°) |
|---|
| SEPTEMBER | 78°F / 25.6C° | 44°F / 6.7C° |
| OCTOBER | 66°F / 18.9C° | 33°F / 0.6C° |
| NOVEMBER | 54°F / 12.2C° | 23°F / -5C° |
| DECEMBER | 46°F / 7.8C° | 16°F / -8.9C° |
You should plan to spend around $104 per day on your vacation in Colorado Springs, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, $21 on meals for one day and $4.03 on local transportation.
Ouray. In a stunning natural location between the towering granite walls of a box canyon, Ouray is another classic Colorado Christmas town. Here, the celebrations begin the weekend after Thanksgiving with Light Up Ouray, when the city turns on its Christmas light displays.
- November sees cold weather in Denver at the end of the fall season with the average temperatures between 25°F (-3.9°C) to 52°F (11.1°C).
- December is the coldest month in Denver with an average low temperature of 17°F (-8.3°C) and the average high temperature of 43°F (6.1°C).
Even though Christmas, Colorado doesn't actually exist, it does in Welcome the Christmas when resort developer Madison Lane (played by Jennifer Finnigan), is given the job of finding a special place for the next big project — a new ski resort.
Winter makes The Mile High City sparkle. Denver is also the world's largest après ski town. It's a great place to gear up, find deals and acclimatize before you hit the higher Rocky Mountain ski slopes of Colorado.
You should plan to spend around $168 per day on your vacation in Denver, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, $34 on meals for one day and $81 on local transportation. So, a trip to Denver for two people for one week costs on average $2,358.
If you add in the chances for Christmas Eve, the percentage increases to 23%. By comparison, Denver has a 38% chance of at least 1 inch of snow on the ground on Christmas Day and a 15% chance of snow falling on Christmas Day.
The best times to visit Denver are April through May and September through October. The city's shoulder seasons are characterized by comfortable temperatures, fewer tourists and lower accommodation prices than the summer high season.
Tourists know Denver for Rocky Mountain oysters, steakhouse classics, and its eponymous omelette. But while these favorites continue to make their mark on the local scene, Denver's 161 years of dining history have born quite a few other iconic dishes.
At only an hour and a half drive from Denver to Rocky Mountain National Park, the park is a memorable summer day trip — and at $25 per automobile per day, it's also a very affordable one.
Which area should you choose?
- Best area to stay in Denver for luxury: Cherry Creek.
- Best area for budget travelers: Capitol Hill.
- Best area for families: LoDo.
- Best area for nightlife: Central Business District.
