April could be a good time to visit Aspen, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +9°C, and there are typically 6 sunny days in April. However, expect about 11 snowy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 43 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+9°C
Avg. max. temperature
-18°C
Min.
+23°C
Max.
38 mm
Total precipitation
60%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Aspen has OK weather in April.
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Average temperature in Aspen in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Aspen for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in April is +10°C with a maximum of +19°C and a minimum of -14°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 36% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +7°C to +19°C.
Is Aspen warm or cold in April?
Aspen is typically cool in April.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +6°C to +9°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -6°C to -2°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Aspen:
Climate in Aspen in April
Aspen weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+6°C
+9°C
+14°C
Min. temperature
-23°C
-18°C
-12°C
Max. temperature
+16°C
+23°C
+28°C
Rainfall
17 mm
38 mm
55 mm
Wind
1 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
63%
60%
59%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
7
6
5
Cloudy days
5
4
4
Rainy days
4
9
16
Snowy days
15
11
5
April weather is still as ok as in March.It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +6°C to +9°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 17 mm to 38 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 63% to 60%.Winds are stronger in comparison to March, going up from 1 m/s to 2 m/s on average.The days becoming less sunny, going from 7 sunny days in March to 6 in April.
Wind speed in Aspen in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Aspen is gradually increasing during April, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Aspen based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in April is about 16 mm, with a 23% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 4 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 7 rainy days during April, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Aspen wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 71% chance of precipitation and 77 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 3 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during April in Aspen based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in April is about 56 mm, with a 17% chance of snow on a typical day.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last April in Aspen?
This is the weather in Aspen in April 2024:
1 April
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+7°C
2 April
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+9°C
3 April
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+9°C
4 April
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+7°C
5 April
🌨️
-3°C
6 April
☀️
+3°C
7 April
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+10°C
8 April
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+8°C
9 April
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+11°C
10 April
☀️
+15°C
11 April
☀️
+18°C
12 April
☀️
+18°C
13 April
☁️
+14°C
14 April
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+11°C
15 April
🌨️
+4°C
16 April
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+12°C
17 April
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+13°C
18 April
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+14°C
19 April
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+11°C
20 April
🌨️
-1°C
21 April
🌨️
0°C
22 April
🌫️
+4°C
23 April
☁️
+9°C
24 April
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+12°C
25 April
🌧️
+10°C
26 April
🌫️
+10°C
27 April
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+13°C
28 April
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+10°C
29 April
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+16°C
30 April
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+19°C
In April 2024 Aspen had 18 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +10°C, with an absolute maximum of +19°C and a minimum of -3°C. The average humidity was 50%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 7%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Aspen climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Aspen in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+10°C) and the highest in 2021 (+15°C). The driest year was 2020 with only 230 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2015 with 576 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Aspen in April:
Is April a good time to visit Aspen?
It’s always a good time to visit Aspen, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Aspen in April?
Not really, April is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Aspen rainy in April?
Aspen is usually dry in April. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Aspen in April?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Aspen in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Aspen, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
