Walking Weather in Colorado Springs, Colorado
In Colorado Springs, the morning is usually your friend — head out before the heat builds and the day is yours. The easiest months are May, June, September, and October. Through December and January, aim for the warmest part of the day and keep it shorter.
When to walk, by season
Winter
Winter highs sit near 42°F with lows around 16°F — watch for ice and bundle up. Shorter daylight means walking a little earlier in the afternoon.
Spring
Spring runs 32–60°F at about 38% humidity — usually Colorado Springs's easiest walking. Watch for spring rain and pollen.
Summer
Summer highs near 85°F and 38% humidity make midday hard work — head out early or after sunset, and check the pavement before dog walks.
Fall
Fall eases to 33–63°F at about 38% humidity — often the best stretch of the year for an unhurried walk.
The months people ask about
The easy months to plan around, and the ones worth timing carefully in Colorado Springs.
Walking the dog in Colorado Springs
- •Low humidity keeps pavement cooler than you'd expect given summer air temps
- •Palmer Park and North Cheyenne Canon are excellent dog-friendly trail areas
- •Altitude affects dogs too — watch for signs of overexertion
In a Colorado Springs summer the ground can get hot enough to burn paws. Walk Window's Dog Walker mode watches the ground as well as the air and tells you when to wait. Check today's pavement risk →
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best time to walk in Colorado Springs?
The most comfortable months to walk in Colorado Springs are May, June, September, October. Most days, the morning before the afternoon heat is your easiest window.
Is it too hot to walk in Colorado Springs in summer?
Summer middays in Colorado Springs can be hard going. The early morning and the cooler evening still work — that's the window to take.
When is the most comfortable season to walk in Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs has a semi-arid with mild summers and cold winters at high elevation. The easiest walking lands in May and June, when the temperature and humidity are at their kindest.
