When is the best time to go to Aspen
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Aspen, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Aspen
Aspen weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Aspen are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -3°C | 60mm | 7.7hrs | 10.8hrs |
Very cold and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Aspen during the month of January
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Aspen for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Aspen and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -3°C (27°F), whilst at night -20°C (-4°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Aspen with around 60mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -1°C | 50mm | 8.3hrs | 11.7hrs |
February in Aspen is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Aspen for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Aspen and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (30°F), whilst at night -19°C (-1°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Aspen with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1°C | 55mm | 8.8hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Aspen is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Aspen for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Aspen and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -15°C (6°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Aspen with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 43mm | 9.8hrs | 14.1hrs |
Aspen's weather in April is typically cold and reasonably dry in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Aspen for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Aspen and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 6°C (44°F), whilst at night -10°C (14°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Aspen with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 38mm | 10.3hrs | 15.3hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Aspen and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Aspen.
May is in the spring in Aspen and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 13°C (56°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Aspen with around 38mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 32mm | 11.2hrs | 10.8hrs |
June in Aspen is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Aspen, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Aspen and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Aspen with around 32mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.2 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 52mm | 10.7hrs | 11.7hrs |
July in Aspen is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Aspen, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Aspen and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Aspen with around 52mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 53mm | 10.1hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Aspen is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Aspen, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Aspen and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Aspen with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 44mm | 9.4hrs | 14.1hrs |
Aspen's weather in September is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Aspen, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Aspen and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Aspen with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11°C | 34mm | 8.7hrs | 15.3hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Aspen and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Aspen.
October is in the fall / autumn in Aspen and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 12°C (53°F), whilst at night -8°C (18°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Aspen with around 34mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 44mm | 7.1hrs | 10.8hrs |
The climate in Aspen during November can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Aspen for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Aspen and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -13°C (8°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Aspen with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2°C | 58mm | 7hrs | 11.7hrs |
December in Aspen is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being very cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Aspen for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Aspen and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (28°F), whilst at night -18°C (-1°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Aspen with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Aspen weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 21.8°C 71.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 32mm 1.3ins |
| Sunniest month: | October | 8.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -3.3°C 26.1°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 60mm 2.4ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 18.7°C 65.7°F |
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