Aspen & the Colorado Rockies
Fourteen-thousand-foot peaks you can drive most of the way up, wildflower meadows in July, and snow that a town built its whole personality around.
The best time to visit Aspen & the Colorado Rockies is Jun–Sep, or Dec–Mar, when typical daytime highs reach about 25°C (77°F). Local time there is 22:37 (UTC-6).
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The year at a glance
January · high 0°C · rain 50mm · 9.7h of daylight · in the recommended window
the dashed line is freezing · shaded columns are the recommended window
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C32°F | 50mm2.0in | 9.7h9.7h | in the recommended window |
| February | 0°C33°F | 67mm2.6in | 10.7h10.7h | in the recommended window |
| March | 4°C40°F | 87mm3.4in | 11.8h11.8h | in the recommended window |
| April | 9°C48°F | 56mm2.2in | 13.2h13.2h | |
| May | 14°C58°F | 63mm2.5in | 14.3h14.3h | |
| June | 22°C71°F | 42mm1.7in | 14.9h14.9h | in the recommended window |
| July | 27°C80°F | 22mm0.9in | 14.7h14.7h | in the recommended window |
| August | 26°C79°F | 28mm1.1in | 13.7h13.7h | in the recommended window |
| September | 22°C72°F | 33mm1.3in | 12.4h12.4h | in the recommended window |
| October | 13°C55°F | 52mm2.0in | 11.1h11.1h | |
| November | 6°C42°F | 51mm2.0in | 10.0h10.0h | |
| December | 1°C34°F | 72mm2.8in | 9.4h9.4h | in the recommended window |
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When is the best time to visit Aspen & the Colorado Rockies?
The best time to visit Aspen & the Colorado Rockies is Jun–Sep, or Dec–Mar, when typical daytime highs reach about 25°C (77°F).
How warm does Aspen & the Colorado Rockies get?
Typical daytime highs in Aspen & the Colorado Rockies are Mar–May 9°C (49°F), Jun–Aug 25°C (77°F), Sep–Nov 14°C (56°F), Dec–Feb 1°C (33°F).
Is Aspen & the Colorado Rockies expensive?
On the ground, Aspen & the Colorado Rockies is steep.
What sort of trip is Aspen & the Colorado Rockies good for?
Aspen & the Colorado Rockies is good for adventure holidays, nature and scenery, ski and snow holidays, bucket-list trips.
How rainy is Aspen & the Colorado Rockies?
The wettest month in Aspen & the Colorado Rockies is March at 87mm (3.4in), the driest July at 22mm (0.9in), with a monthly average of 52mm (2.0in).
What plug do I need for Aspen & the Colorado Rockies?
Aspen & the Colorado Rockies uses type A, B sockets at 120 V.
