Fort Collins weather
At 3:00 PM local time it was cloudy and 14°C (57°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Oct. Fort Collins sits 1528 m (5,013 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Fort Collins, Colorado, United States.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 1%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–OctOff season Nov–Mar
About Fort Collins weather
Is it raining in Fort Collins right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 14° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Fort Collins this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 12–17° and lows of 5–8°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Wednesday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Fort Collins lately?
In the past 7 days, Fort Collins had 1 rainy day and 2.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Fort Collins?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Fort Collins weather by month
When is the best time to visit Fort Collins?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Fort Collins is May–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 4°C (39°F) in December to 32°C (89°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Fort Collins?
May is the wettest month, with about 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 19 mm (0.7 in).
What is the hottest month in Fort Collins?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 32°C (89°F) and lows of 16°C (61°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 4°C (39°F) and lows of -7°C (20°F).
Does Fort Collins have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is May at about 68 mm (2.7 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months