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Aspen in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Aspen in April and see if it is worth visiting.
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April

Weather in Aspen in April 2026

OK Weather
Chill
🌨️
Snowy
Aspen in April usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +48°F and roughly 6 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 11 snowy days with an average precipitation of 43 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+48°F
Avg. max. temperature
0°F
Min.
+73°F
Max.
38 mm
Total precipitation
60%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Aspen has OK weather in April.

Average temperature in Aspen in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Aspen for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in April is +50°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +66°F during the day and a minimum of +7°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 36% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +45°F to +66°F.

Is Aspen warm or cold in April?

Aspen is typically chill in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +43°F to +48°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +21°F to +28°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Aspen:

Climate in Aspen in April

Aspen weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+43°F+48°F+57°F
Min. temperature
-9°F0°F+10°F
Max. temperature
+61°F+73°F+82°F
Rainfall
17 mm38 mm55 mm
Wind
1 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
63%60%59%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1014 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
765
Cloudy days
544
Rainy days
4916
Snowy days
15115

April weather is still as ok as in March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +43°F to +48°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 17 mm to 38 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 63% to 60%. Winds are stronger in comparison to March, going up from 1 m/s to 2 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 7 sunny days in March to 6 in April.

May brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Aspen in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Aspen is gradually increasing during April, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Aspen based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in April stands at 23%, leading to total precipitation of around 16 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 4 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 7 rainy days during April, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Aspen wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 71% chance of precipitation and 77 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 3 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during April in Aspen based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in April is 17%, for a monthly total of around 56 mm.

Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last April in Aspen?

This is the weather in Aspen in April 2024:
1 April
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+45°F
2 April
☀️
+48°F
3 April
☀️
+48°F
4 April
🌨️
+44°F
5 April
🌨️
+26°F
6 April
☀️
+37°F
7 April
☀️
+49°F
8 April
☀️
+47°F
9 April
☀️
+52°F
10 April
☀️
+59°F
11 April
☀️
+64°F
12 April
☀️
+64°F
13 April
☁️
+57°F
14 April
☁️
+51°F
15 April
🌨️
+39°F
16 April
☀️
+53°F
17 April
☀️
+55°F
18 April
☀️
+57°F
19 April
☁️
+52°F
20 April
🌨️
+31°F
21 April
🌨️
+31°F
22 April
🌫️
+38°F
23 April
☁️
+48°F
24 April
☀️
+53°F
25 April
🌧️
+49°F
26 April
🌫️
+51°F
27 April
☀️
+55°F
28 April
☀️
+49°F
29 April
☀️
+60°F
30 April
☀️
+65°F
In April 2024 Aspen had 18 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +50°F, with an absolute maximum of +66°F and a minimum of +27°F. The average humidity was 50%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 7%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Aspen climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Aspen in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+49°F) and the highest in 2021 (+58°F). The driest year was 2020 with only 230 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2015 with 576 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Aspen in April:

Is April a good time to visit Aspen?

It’s always a good time to visit Aspen, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Aspen in April?

Not really, April is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Aspen rainy in April?

Aspen is usually dry in April. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Aspen in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Aspen in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in USA

Check out the weather for other cities in USA.

Monthly weather in Aspen

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Aspen, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.