Aspen weather in May
May in Aspen: cool, a little rain, with reliable snow — a good time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Aspen · #476 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 68/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Aspen climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 14°C / 56°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Rainfall | 59 mm / 2.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 65% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 0°C / 32°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.3 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Snowfall | 26.2 cm / 10.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 71 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Aspen in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Aspen?
- May in Aspen: cool, a little rain, with reliable snow — a good time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Aspen on SeasonMap's comfort score (68/100).
- What is the weather like in Aspen in May?
- In May, Aspen averages a daily high of 13.6°C and a low of 0.9°C, with about 59.2 mm of rain over roughly 13.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Aspen in May?
- Aspen has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 71 in May.
- Does it snow in Aspen in May?
- Aspen sees roughly 26.2 cm of snowfall in May.