When is the best time to go to Golden
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Golden, United States. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 19mm | 7.7hrs | 10.7hrs |
The climate in Golden during January can be summarized as cold and dry.
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.
January is in the winter in Golden and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 6°C (42°F), whilst at night -11°C (12°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Golden with around 19mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 21mm | 8.3hrs | 11.7hrs |
February in Golden is generally dry with the temperature being cold.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Golden.
February is in the winter in Golden and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 7°C (45°F), whilst at night -10°C (15°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Golden with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 38mm | 8.9hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Golden is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
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.
March is in the spring in Golden and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (48°F), whilst at night -8°C (18°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Golden with around 38mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 48mm | 9.9hrs | 14.2hrs |
Golden's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry 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 pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Golden and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Golden with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 64mm | 10.2hrs | 15.3hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Golden and the temperature is generally mild.
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.
May is in the spring in Golden and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Golden with around 64mm 2.5 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 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22°C | 46mm | 11.2hrs | 10.7hrs |
Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Golden during the month of June
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Golden, with some inordinately 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 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Golden with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.2 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 56mm | 11.1hrs | 11.7hrs |
July in Golden is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Golden, with some very 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 a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Golden with around 56mm 2.2 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 11.1 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 49mm | 10.4hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Golden is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Golden, with some very 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 a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Golden with around 49mm 1.9 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 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 36mm | 9.6hrs | 14.2hrs |
Golden's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Golden, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Golden and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Golden with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 28mm | 8.7hrs | 15.3hrs |
October is a dry month in Golden and the temperature is generally cool.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Golden, with some very good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Golden and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Golden with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 27mm | 7.1hrs | 10.7hrs |
Cool and dry weather often prevails in Golden during the month of November
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.
November is in the fall / autumn in Golden and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 10°C (50°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Golden with around 27mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 21mm | 7hrs | 11.7hrs |
December in Golden is generally 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 pretty 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 6°C (43°F), whilst at night -10°C (15°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Golden with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Golden weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 27.8°C 82°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 19mm 0.7ins |
| Sunniest month: | September | 9.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 5.3°C 41.5°F |
| Wettest month: | May | 64mm 2.5ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 18.9°C 66°F |
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