When to go · Golden, Colorado
Golden, Colorado, month by month
The best months for Golden, Colorado: May, Jun, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb, Jul, Aug, Dec.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (afternoon storms and heat), Dec–Feb (cold, icy trails).7 °C / -7 °C, 5 rain days45 °F / 19 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (afternoon storms and heat), Dec–Feb (cold, icy trails).8 °C / -6 °C, 6 rain days46 °F / 21 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.12 °C / -3 °C, 8 rain days54 °F / 27 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.16 °C / 1 °C, 9 rain days61 °F / 34 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Golden, Colorado's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.21 °C / 6 °C, 11 rain days70 °F / 43 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Golden, Colorado's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.27 °C / 11 °C, 9 rain days81 °F / 52 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (afternoon storms and heat), Dec–Feb (cold, icy trails).31 °C / 14 °C, 10 rain days88 °F / 57 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (afternoon storms and heat), Dec–Feb (cold, icy trails).30 °C / 13 °C, 10 rain days86 °F / 55 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Golden, Colorado's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.25 °C / 9 °C, 7 rain days77 °F / 48 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Golden, Colorado's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.18 °C / 3 °C, 6 rain days64 °F / 37 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (May–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.11 °C / -3 °C, 5 rain days52 °F / 27 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (afternoon storms and heat), Dec–Feb (cold, icy trails).6 °C / -8 °C, 5 rain days43 °F / 18 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday