United States
Denver in August
☀️ SummerHot and mostly dry.
🎒 Pack: light, breathable clothes & sunscreen · sunglasses & hat
Why August scores 9.2What goes into the score
How it works- Weather comfort9.2
- ✓Hot (32°C highs / 16°C lows)
- ✓Comfortable humidity (dew point 7.7°C)
- ✓Mostly dry (~46 mm rain)
- Air quality9.4
- ✓Good (within WHO guideline) (PM2.5 ~9 µg/m³)
- Seasonal hazards10.0
- ·No notable seasonal hazards
- Safety baseline7.5
- ·Increased caution
| Aug | Sep | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 9.2 Excellent | 9.4 Excellent |
| Season | ☀️ Summer | 🍂 Autumn |
| High / low | 32° / 16° | 28° / 10° |
| Rain | 46 mm | 31 mm |
| Humidity | dew pt 8° | dew pt 3° |
| PM2.5 | 9 µg/m³ | 11 µg/m³ |
Typical-month data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis) 2015–2024 (modelled, not a forecast). Temperatures: Denver weather-station normals. Rainfall: Denver Water Department weather-station normals (national met service).
Holidays & crowdsAugust 2027
No long holidaysNo long public-holiday weekends this month. School holidays aren't counted, so check those if you want to avoid family crowds.
No national public holidays in United States this month.
National holidays only; regional holidays and school breaks aren't included. Source: holidays (open-source public-holiday calendar).
Explore DenverEvents, sights, food & souvenirs
Check event dates locallyColorado's capital, the 'Mile High City', known for its craft beer, sports, Red Rocks and easy access to the Rocky Mountains.
No major events on our calendar for August.
Coming up later
Great American Beer FestivalDate variesUsually September or October
A huge beer festival with breweries from across the US.
Why go: Tickets sell out.
Where: Colorado Convention Center
National Western Stock ShowDate variesUsually January
A large livestock show and rodeo.
Why go: A long-running Western tradition.
Where: National Western Complex
Cherry Creek Arts FestivalDate variesUsually early July
A large outdoor arts festival.
Why go: Free to attend.
Where: Cherry Creek North
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
An outdoor concert venue set between giant red sandstone rocks.
💡 Open for walks during the day when no shows are on.
Rocky Mountain National Parkgreat in Aug
High mountain scenery and wildlife about two hours away.
💡 Trail Ridge Road is usually open only in the warmer months.
Denver Art Museum
A large museum known for its collection of Indigenous arts.
Union Station and LoDo
A restored railway station and the historic lower downtown district.
Denver Botanic Gardens
Gardens with plants from around the world and the high plains.
Coors Field
Home of the Colorado Rockies baseball team.
Green chile
Pork green chile stew, often smothering burritos.
Denver omelette
An omelette with ham, onions and green peppers.
Craft beer
Denver has many breweries and taprooms.
💡 Breweries in RiNo and around the city
Rocky Mountain oysters
Fried bull testicles, a Western novelty dish.
Bison
Bison burgers and steaks.
Craft beer
Bottles and cans from local breweries.
💡 Liquor stores and taprooms
Western wear
Hats, boots and belts.
💡 Western outfitters
Airport transfer Kiwitaxi
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