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Denver or Seattle?
Both are culture, food and nature destinations in North America. Denver adds nightlife. Seattle adds architecture.
| Denver | Seattle | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Cost of a week | mid-priced | expensive |
| Crowds at peak | medium | medium |
| Best months | May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep | Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Warmest month | July, 32°C | August, 26°C |
| Coolest month | January, 5°C | December, 7°C |
| Known for | Red Rocks, Union Station, Denver Art Museum, RiNo Murals | Space Needle, Pike Place Market, Chihuly Garden and Glass, Olympic Sculpture Park |
Month by month, side by side
| Month | Denver | Seattle |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5°C | 8°C |
| Feb | 6°C | 8°C |
| Mar | 11°C | 11°C |
| Apr | 17°C | 14°C |
| May | 22°C | 18°C |
| Jun | 28°C | 22°C |
| Jul | 32°C | 25°C |
| Aug | 31°C | 26°C |
| Sep | 29°C | 22°C |
| Oct | 20°C | 16°C |
| Nov | 13°C | 10°C |
| Dec | 9°C | 7°C |
So which one?
Pick Denver if…
you want nightlife. It suits solo travellers particularly well. It also works in May, when Seattle is off-season.
Pick Seattle if…
you want architecture. It suits couples particularly well.
Both are at their best in June, July, August, September.
Book whichever wins
Common questions
Is Denver or Seattle cheaper?
Denver is mid-priced for a week, Seattle is expensive.
Which is warmer, Denver or Seattle?
Denver peaks at 32°C in July; Seattle peaks at 26°C in August.
Can you do both in one trip?
Yes — they are in the same country, so combining them is straightforward.
Temperatures are measured averages (ERA5, Open-Meteo). Hotel links are partner links — your price is unchanged.