Climate in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, United States has a semi-arid climate. The annual average temperature is about 18.4°C and the city receives roughly 449 mm of precipitation across 48 rainy days a year, with around 2906 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 32.5°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 4.3°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Colorado Springs is classified as Semi-Arid. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Colorado Springs receives about 449 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 48 rainy days. The wettest month is May and the driest is Jan.

Colorado Springs sees an estimated 2906 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Colorado Springs are Apr, Oct, Mar. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Colorado Springs has a climate comfort score of 83/100, a very comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

• Climate in Denver — Semi-Arid, comfort 81/100
• Climate in Boulder — Semi-Arid, comfort 81/100
• Climate in Fort Collins — Semi-Arid, comfort 81/100