Playability Score: 76/100 — Good
Current conditions: 75°F, wind 11 mph, 31% chance of rain.
Updated July 9, 2026
Colorado Springs golf features mountain views and high-altitude ball flight. June through September is peak season. Afternoon thunderstorms develop from Pikes Peak heating. Mornings are typically calm and clear.
Precipitation in Colorado Springs follows a distinct pattern that directly shapes course conditions. The wettest stretch runs May through July — 14, 12, and 13 precip days respectively — meaning fairways stay soft through early summer. Then things shift: August drops to 8 days, September to 6, and October bottoms out at just 4 precip days, the driest month of the year. That late-season dryness firms up turf noticeably.
For golfers, this rhythm matters. Tee times booked in October land on firm, fast fairways with predictable ball roll, while a late-May round may find soggy rough and cart-path-only conditions. The monsoon-influenced July–August window delivers frequent afternoon storms but often redeems itself with crisp mornings. Understanding when the rain clusters — and when it retreats — is the most useful thing you can know about golf weather in Colorado Springs.
May is the wettest month on the calendar at 14 precip days, and temperatures only reach a high of 69°F on average. Wind also picks up in spring — April peaks at 13.1 mph, the windiest month of the year, which can push shots around at 6,000-plus feet elevation. Early-morning tee times offer the best odds of calm, clear conditions before afternoon weather moves in.
July averages 86°F highs with 13 precip days, mostly arriving as quick afternoon thunderstorms triggered by Pikes Peak heating. August improves meaningfully — precip days drop to 8 while highs stay at 85°F and wind eases to 11.2 mph, the calmest of any summer month. Tee off early and you'll often beat the storms and play in the site's ideal 60–80°F window with little wind.
Fall is when the rain rhythm pays off most for golfers. October records just 4 precip days — the fewest of any month — and average highs of 66°F sit squarely in the ideal temperature range. Fairways firm up from weeks of lower precipitation, and September's 6 precip days and 79°F highs make that month nearly as good.
December through February highs hover between 40–44°F, but lows drop as far as 15°F in February, meaning frozen turf most mornings. January sees 7 precip days and February 9, often falling as snow. January is the calmest month of the year at 9.9 mph; February is close at 10.6 mph — but temperatures rarely reach the 60°F threshold for comfortable play.
September averages 79°F highs and only 6 precip days, while October drops to just 4 precip days with 66°F highs — the driest and one of the most comfortable months of the year. Wind in both months runs 11.3–11.5 mph, manageable for most rounds. After a wet May–July stretch, fairways have drained and firmed considerably by this point.
October is the driest month of the year with just 4 precip days, and September is close behind at 6. After the wet May–July stretch, several weeks of lower precipitation firm up turf significantly by late September. If firm, fast conditions are a priority, late September through October is the window to target.
July and August are the peak months for storm activity, with 13 and 8 precip days respectively. Most storms form in the early-to-mid afternoon as Pikes Peak heats up, so rounds that start by 7–8 a.m. usually have a 4–5 hour window before weather moves in. Lightning suspensions mid-round are a real possibility if you tee off after noon in July.
May is the hardest month to plan around — it's the wettest at 14 precip days, and wind is near its peak: April holds the top spot at 13.1 mph with May close behind at 13.0 mph. Highs reach 69°F, which is comfortable, but frequent rain keeps fairways soft and increases the chance of cart-path-only conditions. Morning tee times earlier in the month tend to be more reliable than afternoon slots.