When to go
Denver in December
In December, Denver averages daytime highs of 4°C and night-time lows of -8°C, with about 19 mm of rain over the month. That makes December the 12th warmest and the 10th wettest month of the year here. The most comfortable months are usually June, August and September.
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- Average high
- 4°C
- Average low
- -8°C
- Rainfall
- 19 mm
- Humidity
- 56%
Climate
Denver weather through the year
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 4 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 21 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 17 | 10 | 4 |
| Low °C | -7 | -8 | -4 | -1 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 1 | -4 | -8 |
| Rain mm | 17 | 21 | 34 | 51 | 58 | 42 | 62 | 52 | 36 | 30 | 18 | 19 |
Where to stay
Popular hotels in Denver
The Westin Denver Downtown
★★★★Hotels1.4 km from centre
8.2
Very good
Hilton Denver City Center
★★★★Hotels1.0 km from centre
8.2
Very good
Plaza Hotel Denver
★★★Hotels5.2 km from centre
7.0
Good
Grand Hyatt Denver
★★★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
9.0
Exceptional
Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG
★★★Hotelsunder 1 km from centre
7.4
Good
DoubleTree by Hilton Denver Cherry Creek, CO
★★★★Hotels5.1 km from centre
7.7
Good
FAQ
Denver in December: questions
Is December a good time to visit Denver?
December is not among the most comfortable months in Denver; June, August and September are usually better. Expect highs around 4°C and 19 mm of rain (NASA climate averages, 2001–2020).
How hot is Denver in December?
The average daytime high in Denver in December is 4°C and the average low is -8°C.
Does it rain in Denver in December?
Denver gets about 19 mm of rain in December on average, making it the 10th wettest month. Average humidity is 56%.
How much are hotels in Denver in December?
Prices depend on dates and availability. Search Denver for December on book.maqami.co to see live prices; signed-in members save up to 10% versus the guest price.
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