What’s the climate like in Golden?
The current climate of Golden features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 27°C during the day to lows of -5°C. The average yearly temperature is around 11°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -15°C and in the warmer months around 7°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Golden in recent years was 41°C in June 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -27°C in December 2022.
On average, Golden gets 1233 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 358 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Canada? Check out the weather and climate in places like Vancouver, Toronto, Niagara Falls, or have a look at other destinations in Canada.
Best time to visit Golden?
The best time to visit Golden for sunny weather is May through August. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Golden. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Golden
The climate table of Golden shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | -3 | -1 | 6 | 13 | 20 | 22 | 27 | 25 | 18 | 9 | 1 | -5 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -12 | -13 | -9 | -4 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 3 | -3 | -10 | -14 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 190 | 109 | 106 | 64 | 76 | 92 | 82 | 65 | 131 | 104 | 129 | 85 |
| Snow (cm) | 90 | 88 | 29 | 12 | 0,8 | 0,2 | 0 | 0 | 0,7 | 30 | 66 | 42 |
| UV Index | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 11°C
- Highest temperature: 27°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -5°C in December
- Precipitation*: 1233 mm per year, averaging 103 mm per month
- Snowfall: 358 cm per year
- Driest months: 64 mm in April, 65 mm in August and 76 mm in May
- Wettest months: 190 mm in January, 131 mm in September and 129 mm in November
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Golden
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Golden, Canada. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Golden
This graph shows how much precipitation Golden, Canada, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Golden
This graph shows how much snow Golden, Canada, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Golden
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Golden, Canada. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Golden
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Golden, Canada. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Golden
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Golden, Canada, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Golden
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Golden, Canada, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Golden by Month
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