May could be a good time to visit Aspen, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +14°C, and there are typically 5 sunny days in May. However, expect about 16 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 55 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+14°C
Avg. max. temperature
-12°C
Min.
+28°C
Max.
55 mm
Total precipitation
59%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Aspen has OK weather in May.
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Average temperature in Aspen in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Aspen for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +17°C with a maximum of +22°C and a minimum of -1°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +19°C to +19°C.
Is Aspen warm or cold in May?
Aspen is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +9°C to +14°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -2°C to +1°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Aspen:
Climate in Aspen in May
Aspen weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+9°C
+14°C
+21°C
Min. temperature
-18°C
-12°C
-5°C
Max. temperature
+23°C
+28°C
+33°C
Rainfall
38 mm
55 mm
42 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
60%
59%
51%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
6
5
10
Cloudy days
4
4
3
Rainy days
9
16
16
Snowy days
11
5
0
May weather is still as ok as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +9°C to +14°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 38 mm to 55 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 60% to 59%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 6 sunny days in April to 5 in May.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in June as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Aspen in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Aspen is gradually decreasing during May, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Aspen based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 64 mm, with a 68% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 21 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how May 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 May in Aspen based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in May is about 0 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last May in Aspen?
This is the weather in Aspen in May 2024:
1 May
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+19°C
2 May
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+19°C
3 May
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+19°C
4 May
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+17°C
5 May
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+14°C
6 May
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+13°C
7 May
🌧️
+11°C
8 May
☀️
+15°C
9 May
☀️
+19°C
10 May
☀️
+19°C
11 May
🌧️
+12°C
12 May
🌧️
+12°C
13 May
☀️
+17°C
14 May
🌧️
+17°C
15 May
☁️
+18°C
16 May
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+20°C
17 May
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+20°C
18 May
☁️
+16°C
19 May
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+17°C
20 May
☁️
+17°C
21 May
☁️
+20°C
22 May
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+17°C
23 May
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+19°C
24 May
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+16°C
25 May
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+22°C
26 May
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+21°C
27 May
🌧️
+19°C
28 May
☀️
+21°C
29 May
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+22°C
30 May
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+20°C
31 May
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+19°C
In May 2024 Aspen had 21 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +17°C, with an absolute maximum of +22°C and a minimum of +11°C. The average humidity was 53%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 9%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 19 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Aspen climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Aspen in May 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 May:
Is May a good time to visit Aspen?
It’s always a good time to visit Aspen, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Aspen in May?
May has mild temperatures in Aspen. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Aspen rainy in May?
Aspen is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Aspen in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Aspen in May, 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.
