Denver, Colorado Weather in December
United States · December climate averages and travel tips
Avg high8°C (47°F)
Avg low-4°C (26°F)
Rainfall21 mm (0.8 in)
RatingFair 5.8/10
Expect cool days in Denver in December: the average high is 8°C (47°F) and the average low is -4°C (26°F). December is winter in United States. The month is fairly dry, with about 21 mm (0.8 in) of rain spread over 5 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 9.2 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is December a good time to visit Denver?
December is a fair time to visit Denver (5.8/10) mainly because of the cold. For better weather, go in May and September to October.
December weather at a glance
| Average high | 8°C (47°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | -4°C (26°F) |
| Daily mean | 1°C (34°F) |
| Rainfall | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 5 |
| Humidity | 56% |
| Cloud cover | 56% |
| Daylight | 9.2 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 4.5 hours/day |
| Wind | 9.2 km/h |
| vs November | 6°C cooler than November, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Denver in December
- a warm jacket and layers
- waterproof boots for snow and ice
Denver weather in other months
Jan8°C / -4°C18 mmFairFeb9°C / -4°C23 mmFairMar14°C / -1°C35 mmGoodApr18°C / 2°C49 mmExcellentMay23°C / 7°C65 mmExcellentJun31°C / 14°C42 mmGoodJul33°C / 18°C63 mmFairAug32°C / 17°C52 mmGoodSep29°C / 12°C35 mmExcellentOct21°C / 5°C29 mmExcellentNov14°C / 0°C18 mmGoodDec8°C / -4°C21 mmFair
← NovemberBest time to visit DenverJanuary →
Better weather in December nearby
- Mexico City22°C · 7 mm · Excellent
- Orlando, Florida23°C · 51 mm · Excellent
- Cabo San Lucas26°C · 12 mm · Excellent
- Iztapalapa22°C · 13 mm · Excellent
- Puebla23°C · 12 mm · Excellent
- Ecatepec de Morelos22°C · 13 mm · Excellent
Nearby in December
- Ciudad Juarez16°C · 10 mm
- Phoenix, Arizona20°C · 34 mm
- Las Vegas, Nevada15°C · 17 mm
- Fort Worth, Texas15°C · 45 mm
- Dallas, Texas15°C · 59 mm
- Mexicali21°C · 19 mm
Where else is good in December? See where to go in December.