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Aspen in May

A good month — score 77 of 100

Typical May days in Aspen reach about 60°F with nights near 35°F; about 7 inches of snow falls in a typical month.

What to pack for Aspen in May

• An insulated coat, plus a hat and gloves for mornings.
• Layers — afternoons run about 25° warmer than mornings.
• A waterproof shell — rain falls on about 11 days in a typical May.
• Insulated boots and a winter kit — a typical May brings about 7 inches of snow.
• Ski kit or rental reservations — this is prime season.

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May vs. the alternatives

The whole year in Aspen

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.