Best time to visit Colorado Springs

Guides don't agree on one best time. Month by month below, with the weather, what's on and what it costs to fly there from your city.

Guides don't agree on one best time

“Early fall may be ideal overall.” travelonthereg.com
“Fall is a fantastic time to visit the Pikes Peak Region, no matter the date!” visitcos.com
“it’s the perfect season for a budget-friendly getaway” visitcos.com

Colorado Springs month by month

Average high and low in Colorado Springs, and days with rain

January45°F / 19°F · 4 rainy daysChecking fares…January days often reach the low 40s, with lower visitor levels than other months.Visitor levels tend to be lower in January, good for popular attractions.
February47°F / 20°F · 5 rainy daysChecking fares…February swings from 60-degree days to single digits and a foot of snow.February events include the Cripple Creek Ice Festival, Ice Castles and Bighorn Sheep Day at Garden of the Gods.
March55°F / 27°F · 7 rainy daysChecking fares…March highs average about 52°F, with lows around 24°F.Snowfall is most common from December through March.
April61°F / 34°F · 8 rainy daysChecking fares…Spring brings milder temperatures, but trails may be muddy or hold lingering snow.
May71°F / 44°F · 10 rainy daysChecking fares…
June82°F / 53°F · 10 rainy daysChecking fares…Summer is peak tourist season, though crowds were felt mostly at Garden of the Gods and The Broadmoor.
July87°F / 58°F · 12 rainy daysChecking fares…Occasional afternoon showers cool things down and do not last long.
August84°F / 57°F · 12 rainy daysChecking fares…
September77°F / 49°F · 7 rainy daysChecking fares…Leaves usually change from mid-September to early October, depending on humidity and precipitation.September is the last chance to ride the open-air cars of the Cripple Creek and Victor Narrow Gauge Railway.
October65°F / 37°F · 5 rainy daysChecking fares…Autumn colors run into early October.Early fall cools down with foliage and fewer tourists.
November53°F / 26°F · 5 rainy daysChecking fares…Autumn can be unpredictable, from sunny 70s days to brisk air.
December45°F / 19°F · 4 rainy daysChecking fares…December brings a few inches of snow and plenty of sunshine, with averages around the 30s.

Weather: Colorado Springs averages (1991 to 2020 averages), as listed in its climate table on Wikipedia.

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Busy, quiet and what to watch for

Busiest

SummerPeak tourist season, though crowds were mainly felt at Garden of the Gods and The Broadmoor.

Quietest

WinterWinter is the quietest time, popular with winter sports fans, with fewer crowds and lower rates.
WinterFewer crowds and affordable lodging make winter a budget-friendly time.

Watch for

December to MarchSnowfall is most common, about 32.5 inches a year, and trails can be icy; micro spikes help.
WinterHighs average in the 40s with plenty of sunshine, but temperatures can shift quickly.

Questions people ask

What is the best time of year to visit Pikes Peak?: Leaves around the Pikes Peak Region usually change mid-September to early October; the summit is usually 30 to 40 degrees cooler than the base.
What week of October is the best for fall foliage?: The source says leaves change from mid-September to early October, depending on humidity and precipitation.

Best time to visit Colorado Springs

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Colorado Springs month by month

Every date to Colorado Springs from your city

Busy, quiet and what to watch for

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Questions people ask

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