Denver weather in October starts to cool down as fall temperatures are here! Temperatures start out a little warmer toward the beginning of the month as you will find most days are in the mid to upper 60s, with a few days still hitting that nice 70-degree mark.
It tends to cool down toward the end of the month, with temps in the mid to lower 60s by Halloween.
At night, you will find a similar pattern. It’s a little warmer at the beginning of the month, with lows in the lower 40s to upper 30s. Most of the time at night, we start to see the freezing evening temps around mid-month and they continue until the end.
During this time of year, we also start to see a little more snow. We get about 4 inches this time of year, so it’s still easy to travel around. We often get a light dusting up to an inch at a time, but this often melts off quickly when the sun comes out the next day.
We can also get a little rain on warmer days, averaging just an inch or two of rain.
Average High in October: 66° F/19° C
Average Low in October: 33° F/1° C
Average Monthly Rainfall: 1-2 inches of rain
Average Monthly Snowfall: ~4 inches of snow
Record High: 94° F/ 34° C (10/16/1991)
Record Low: 2° F/-17° C (10/30/1993)
How to Pack for Denver’s October Weather
The Denver weather in October offers cool fall days with lots of sunshine. You will want to prepare with some heavier clothing this time of year.
During the day, you will probably want to wear khakis, medium to long-sleeved shirts, lighter sweaters, and full dresses. Toward the end of the month, you might need blue jeans or something thicker to keep you warm outdoors.
Some days, you can still get away with shorts too. This can change on a day-to-day basis, so be sure to watch the forecast to see if there is a day you can do this during your stay.
At night you are going to need a jacket and a heavier sweater.
Dresses can work, but check out the forecast, as the winds can kick up and make feel colder than it is. Pants are your best bet, as this is when you’d want to start bundling up to stay warm and cozy.
