When is the best time to go to Golden
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Golden, Canada. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Golden
Golden weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Golden are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -6°C | 110mm | 1.5hrs | 9.7hrs |
The climate in Golden during January can be summarized as very cold and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Golden for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Golden and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -7°C (19°F), whilst at night -15°C (6°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Golden with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.5 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2°C | 77mm | 2.5hrs | 11.2hrs |
February in Golden is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Golden for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Golden and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (28°F), whilst at night -11°C (12°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Golden with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 53mm | 4.1hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in March in Golden is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Golden.
March is in the spring in Golden and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 4°C (38°F), whilst at night -7°C (19°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Golden with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 42mm | 5.8hrs | 15hrs |
Golden's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Golden, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Golden and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Golden with around 42mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 52mm | 6.4hrs | 16.9hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Golden and the temperature is generally cool.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Golden, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Golden and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Golden with around 52mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 68mm | 7.4hrs | 9.7hrs |
Golden's weather in June is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Golden, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Golden and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Golden with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 71mm | 8.2hrs | 11.2hrs |
July in Golden is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Golden, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Golden and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Golden with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 67mm | 7.2hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in August in Golden is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Golden, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Golden and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Golden with around 67mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 60mm | 5.3hrs | 15hrs |
Golden's weather in September is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Golden.
September is in the fall / autumn in Golden and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Golden with around 60mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 69mm | 3.6hrs | 16.9hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Golden and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Golden.
October is in the fall / autumn in Golden and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Golden with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1°C | 97mm | 1.7hrs | 9.7hrs |
Golden's weather in November is typically cold and a little damp in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Golden for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Golden and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (29°F), whilst at night -8°C (18°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Golden with around 97mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.7 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -6°C | 113mm | 1hrs | 11.2hrs |
December in Golden is generally damp with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Golden for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Golden and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -7°C (20°F), whilst at night -13°C (8°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Golden with around 113mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Golden weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 21.2°C 70.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | April | 42mm 1.7ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 8.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -7.1°C 19.2°F |
| Wettest month: | December | 113mm 4.4ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 11.9°C 53.4°F |
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