January in Denver
What’s on in Denver in January. Typical daytime highs around 41°F (5°C).
- Sundance Film Festival 2027, January 21 to 31, 2027, Boulder, Colorado
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What to see
Start with the sights.
01What to seeDenver Art MuseumExplore →
A major art museum known for one of the largest Native American art collections in the world and the angular, titanium-shingled Hamilton Building addition.
02What to seeUnion StationExplore →
Denver's grand 1914 train terminal, restored into a hotel, restaurants, and bars around a lively great hall that's become downtown's living room.
03What to seeDenver Botanic GardensExplore →
A 24-acre garden in the middle of the city with themed collections from Japanese gardens to high-plains prairie, plus a summer concert series.
04What to seeCity ParkExplore →
Denver's largest park, home to the Denver Zoo and the Museum of Nature and Science, with Rocky Mountain views across Ferril Lake.
Where to eat
Where to eat in Denver
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Tavernetta
Regional Italian restaurant in LoDo from the team behind Michelin-starred Frasca Food and Wine.
02Mizuna
Chef Frank Bonanno's New American fine-dining room, famous for its lobster mac and cheese.
03Snooze an A.M. Eatery
Denver-born breakfast and brunch chain known for pancake flights and scratch-made everything.
04Work & Class
Chef Dana Rodriguez's RiNo restaurant serving Latin American small plates with a punk-rock attitude.
05Safta
Chef Alon Shaya's Israeli restaurant at The Source Hotel, known for hummus and live-fire cooking.
06El Five
Mediterranean small plates and rooftop views above Avanti Food and Beverage in LoHi.
07Fruition Restaurant
Chef Alex Seidel's farm-to-table New American restaurant, built around his own dairy and farm.
08Sushi Den
Longtime South Pearl Street favorite, with fish flown in directly from Japan's Tsukiji market.
City Hall and Civic Center Park with mountains beyond
downtown towers rising above a leafy campus
Month by month
Denver, month by month.
What to plan a trip around, month by month.
May in Denver
What’s on in Denver in May. Typical daytime highs around 72°F (22°C).
- Red Rocks Amphitheatre, May 18 to November 15, 2026 season
- Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
June in Denver
What’s on in Denver in June. One of the best months to visit Denver. Typical daytime highs around 84°F (29°C).
- Red Rocks Amphitheatre, May 18 to November 15, 2026 season
- Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
July in Denver
What’s on in Denver in July. One of the best months to visit Denver. Typical daytime highs around 90°F (32°C).
- Red Rocks Amphitheatre, May 18 to November 15, 2026 season
- Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
August in Denver
What’s on in Denver in August. One of the best months to visit Denver. Typical daytime highs around 90°F (32°C).
- Red Rocks Amphitheatre, May 18 to November 15, 2026 season
- Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
September in Denver
What’s on in Denver in September. One of the best months to visit Denver. Typical daytime highs around 82°F (28°C).
- Elk Rut, Rocky Mountain, September to mid-October 2026
- Colorado Aspen Gold, Mid-to-late September 2026
- Red Rocks Amphitheatre, May 18 to November 15, 2026 season
- Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
October in Denver
What’s on in Denver in October. Typical daytime highs around 68°F (20°C).
- Elk Rut, Rocky Mountain, September to mid-October 2026
- Colorado Aspen Gold, Mid-to-late September 2026
- Red Rocks Amphitheatre, May 18 to November 15, 2026 season
November in Denver
What’s on in Denver in November. Typical daytime highs around 54°F (12°C).
- Red Rocks Amphitheatre, May 18 to November 15, 2026 season
Make a plan
Before you go.
Transport, fares & local advice
Getting there
Fly into Denver International (DEN).
Know before you go
- The altitude (5,280 ft) sneaks up on visitors - drink more water than usual for the first day or two.
- Ski resorts (Breckenridge, Vail, Winter Park) are 1-2 hours west; expect heavy I-70 traffic on winter weekends.
- RiNo (River North) and LoDo are the walkable, food-and-brewery-dense neighborhoods.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Denver?
The best time to visit Denver is Jun–Sep, in United States.
Where is Denver?
Denver is in United States. The nearest major airport is Denver International (DEN).
What is Denver known for?
The gateway to the Rockies, with 300 days of sun, a serious craft beer scene, and the mountains an hour away.
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