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Denver in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Denver in October will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Denver, based on historical data.
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October

Weather in Denver in October 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☀️
Sunny
Planning a trip to Denver in October? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +19°C and approximately 12 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 7 rainy days and 28 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+19°C
Avg. max. temperature
-21°C
Min.
+31°C
Max.
28 mm
Total precipitation
54%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
12 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Denver has good weather in October.

Average temperature in Denver in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Denver for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +29°C during the day to a minimum of -12°C during the night, the temperature in October averages around +20°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 49% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +29°C to +9°C.

Is Denver warm or cold in October?

Denver is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +26°C to +19°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +11°C to +4°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Denver:

Climate in Denver in October

Denver weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+26°C+19°C+12°C
Min. temperature
-10°C-21°C-24°C
Max. temperature
+37°C+31°C+26°C
Rainfall
41 mm28 mm9 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
52%54%58%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1015 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
121210
Cloudy days
6911
Rainy days
1072
Snowy days
027

October weather is still as good as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +26°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +19°C. As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 41 mm to 28 mm. Humidity rises from 52% to 54%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 1 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 12 sunny days during the month.

November brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Denver in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Denver is gradually increasing during October, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Denver based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 16% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 16 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 7 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 5 rainy days during October, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Denver wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 97 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 3 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during October in Denver based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 3% chance of snow on an average day in October, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 11 mm.

Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last October in Denver?

This is the weather in Denver in October 2023:
1 October
☀️
+29°C
2 October
☀️
+27°C
3 October
☁️
+23°C
4 October
☁️
+21°C
5 October
☀️
+21°C
6 October
☀️
+19°C
7 October
☀️
+22°C
8 October
☀️
+24°C
9 October
☀️
+25°C
10 October
☀️
+25°C
11 October
☀️
+22°C
12 October
🌧️
+16°C
13 October
☁️
+12°C
14 October
☀️
+12°C
15 October
☀️
+18°C
16 October
☀️
+24°C
17 October
☀️
+28°C
18 October
☀️
+24°C
19 October
☀️
+26°C
20 October
☀️
+29°C
21 October
☀️
+26°C
22 October
☁️
+23°C
23 October
☀️
+27°C
24 October
☀️
+23°C
25 October
☀️
+20°C
26 October
☀️
+16°C
27 October
☁️
+10°C
28 October
☁️
+6°C
29 October
🌨️
-3°C
30 October
☀️
+7°C
31 October
☀️
+9°C
In October 2023 Denver had 23 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +20°C, with an absolute maximum of +29°C and a minimum of -3°C. The average humidity was 53%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 9%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Denver climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Denver in October has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+16°C) and the highest in 2012 (+20°C). The driest year was 2002 with only 211 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 681 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Denver in October:

Is October a good time to visit Denver?

October is a really good time to go to Denver. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Denver.

Can you sunbathe in Denver in October?

October has mild temperatures in Denver. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Denver rainy in October?

Denver is usually dry in October. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Denver in October?

The amount of sunny days in Denver during October varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in USA

Check out the weather for other cities in USA.

Monthly weather in Denver

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Denver, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.