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 high14°C / 56°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low1°C / 34°F
Feels like (high)11°C / 52°F
Rainfall59 mm / 2.3 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days14 days
Humidity65%💧 humid
Dew point0°C / 32°F
Sunshine12.6 h/day
Daylight14.3 h
Wind15 km/h / 9 mph
Snowfall26.2 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.

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