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Maroon Bells View and Lake reflection of Bell mountains

Aspen

Know before you go

Best time & quick facts

Best time: Dec–Mar for skiing or Jun–Aug for hiking

  • Currency
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Power plugsType A and B, 120V
  • Tap waterSafe to drink
  • Time zoneMST (UTC-7)
  • Budget$250–$750 USD
  • Getting aroundBuses, shuttles, walking, bicycles, taxis & rideshare

Weather in Aspen

Typical monthly averages, not a live forecastLive weather

Aspen, situated in the Colorado Rocky Mountains at approximately 2,400 meters (7,875 feet) elevation, features a continental subarctic/alpine climate marked by cold, snowy winters and mild, sunny summers with significant diurnal temperature variation.

Best time to visit: December to March for skiing and winter sports; late June through August for hiking, festivals, and pleasant summer

  • JanJanuary-6°CGood
  • FebFebruary-4°CGood
  • MarMarch0°CGood
  • AprApril3°CMixed
  • MayMay9°CMixed
  • JunJune14°CBest
  • JulJuly17°CBest
  • AugAugust16°CBest
  • SepSeptember12°CBest
  • OctOctober6°CMixed
  • NovNovember-1°CPoor
  • DecDecember-6°CGood

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