Denver is heading into a warm, mostly sunny Thursday with a high near 91°F — a great day to get outside before the Denver weather forecast turns even hotter this weekend.
Today’s Setup
The National Weather Service expects mostly sunny skies with a high near 91°F, easing back to around 88°F by late afternoon. Southeast winds stay light at 2 to 7 mph, keeping things pleasant in the shade. Tonight brings partly cloudy skies and a low around 58°F with a gentle SSW breeze gusting to 16 mph. Today’s precipitation chance is just 12%, and any storm activity should stay well northeast of the metro.
Best Window To Be Outside
Get out early. Washington Park and Cheesman Park are beautiful before 10 AM MT. Golfers along the Front Range will want to tee off at first light and wrap up before the midday sun takes full hold. UV intensity at 5,280 feet is serious — load up on sunscreen and keep an insulated water jug 1 gallon close all day.
Events This Weekend: Rockies, Red Rocks, and More
It’s a stacked few days. The Colorado Rockies open a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers at Coors Field starting Friday, June 5. Friday looks sunny and near 92°F — near-perfect tailgating conditions. The weekend games Saturday and Sunday will be even hotter, with the National Weather Service forecasting mid-to-upper 90s across the plains by Sunday. Gear up with a Colorado Rockies jersey or a Colorado Rockies fitted cap, and Find tickets on StubHub if you still need seats.
Brit Floyd takes the stage at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Friday, June 5 for a “Dark Side of the Moon” show. Conditions look excellent, though the National Weather Service flags a slight chance of late-afternoon storms developing along the Palmer Divide and southern foothills — keep tabs on timing as showtime approaches. Mumford & Sons plays Folsom Field Stadium on Saturday, June 6, another big outdoor show under what should be blazing plains sunshine. Get tickets on SeatGeek for either. Also Saturday: Joe Jackson + Band brings the Hope and Fury Tour to the Paramount Theatre — grab a Joe Jackson hoodie for that cooler indoor venue.
Heat Risk and Weekend Outlook
No severe weather concerns for the Denver metro today. Friday brings a weak cool front through in the morning but won’t break the heat — another sunny day near 92°F. Saturday climbs into the low-to-mid 90s; Sunday pushes mid-to-upper 90s. If you’ve been waiting to break out the pool float lounger, your weekend is here. This is also great timing to score the 2-Person Intex Float with Built-In Cooler for $24 before it sells out.
Dinner Tonight
Hot weather calls for something light — a pasta primavera or quick veggie stir-fry keeps oven time low and still feels satisfying. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door. Feeling the grill urge instead? A Father’s Day grilling set is a solid call with heat like this locked in all week. Browse outdoor gear deals for more warm-weather finds.
Next Few Days
- Friday: Sunny, near 92°F. Slight storm chance late afternoon along southern foothills and Palmer Divide.
- Saturday: Low-to-mid 90s. Mumford & Sons outdoor show, Rockies game — hydrate early.
- Sunday: Mid-to-upper 90s — Denver’s hottest day of the stretch. Limit midday exposure and keep that water jug handy.
