Colorado Springs · August
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 83°F, dipping to 57°F at night. Comfortable conditions all day, but morning consistently delivers the best combination of cool air and clear skies.
Avg high / low
83° / 57°F
Humidity
50%
Rain days
12/mo
Wind
10 mph
What August feels like in Colorado Springs
Sunrise
06:13
Mid-month average
Sunset
19:51
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Steady cool air, low wind, and good light. The standard runner window in most months.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Colorado Springs in August
The kit for August in Colorado Springs: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit.
August vs the surrounding months
vs July
-2° avg high
-4 rain days
Colorado Springs in July →
August
83°F avg high
12 rain days
Best: morning
vs September
+5° avg high
+5 rain days
Colorado Springs in September →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Colorado Springs in August?+
Morning. Comfortable conditions all day, but morning consistently delivers the best combination of cool air and clear skies.
What's the average temperature in Colorado Springs in August?+
Average high 83°F, average low 57°F.
How does August compare to surrounding months in Colorado Springs?+
Compared to July (avg high 85°F), August is cooler. Compared to September (avg high 79°F), August is warmer.
Does it rain often in Colorado Springs in August?+
Expect about 12 measurable rain days in August, on average.