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When is the best time to visit Aspen?
In general the best time to visit Aspen is probably July, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +25°C in July and it has 6 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during June - September.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Aspen in different months
This is the average weather in Aspen for each month based on historic data:
June, July, August, September, October usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +25°C during July.
In January, February, March, April, May, November, December the weather is OK. Expect around 89 snowy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 58 mm in March.
Climate in Aspen
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Aspen for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +13°C | +15°C | +16°C | +23°C | +28°C | +33°C | +34°C | +33°C | +31°C | +25°C | +18°C | +14°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| 0°C | +2°C | +6°C | +9°C | +14°C | +21°C | +25°C | +23°C | +20°C | +13°C | +5°C | 0°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -28°C | -26°C | -23°C | -18°C | -12°C | -5°C | 0°C | +1°C | -13°C | -23°C | -28°C | -28°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 70 | 67 | 63 | 60 | 59 | 51 | 54 | 57 | 55 | 59 | 67 | 71 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 3 | 7 | 17 | 38 | 55 | 42 | 74 | 77 | 57 | 40 | 11 | 3 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 53 | 54 | 58 | 43 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 48 | 54 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 8 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 15 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 15 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Aspen during the whole year:
The hottest month in Aspen is July with average maximum temperature going up to +25°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of -11°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Aspen looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Aspen is December with average humidity going up to 71%. The least humid month is June with an average humidity of 51%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Aspen during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is October with approximately 12 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 40 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is August with approximately 22 rainy days and 77 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Aspen during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is March with approximately 15 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Aspen:
What is the hottest month in Aspen?
The hottest month in Aspen is July with average maximum temperature of +25°C.
What is the coldest month in Aspen?
The coldest month in Aspen is January with minimum temperatures of -11°C.
Is Aspen worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Aspen could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Aspen?
if you're looking to visit Aspen when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for August, July, September. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 3 mm of rain.
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Monthly weather in Aspen
Source of the data
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.
