Are you considering a trip to Aspen in August? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +73°F and about 5 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 22 rainy days and 77 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+73°F
Avg. max. temperature
+34°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
77 mm
Total precipitation
57%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
2 ⛅️
Cloudy
22 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Aspen has good weather in August.
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Average temperature in Aspen in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Aspen for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in August is +79°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +90°F during the day and a minimum of +43°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 15% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +75°F to +82°F.
Is Aspen warm or cold in August?
Aspen is typically warm in August.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +77°F to +73°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +48°F to +48°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
August is one of the warmest months in Aspen, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Aspen in August
Aspen weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+77°F
+73°F
+68°F
Min. temperature
+32°F
+34°F
+9°F
Max. temperature
+93°F
+91°F
+88°F
Rainfall
74 mm
77 mm
57 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
54%
57%
55%
Air pressure
1019 HPa
1019 HPa
1018 HPa
Sunny days
6
5
10
Cloudy days
3
2
2
Rainy days
20
22
17
Snowy days
0
0
1
August weather is still as good as in July.It’s getting colder in August. From +77°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +73°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 74 mm to 77 mm.Humidity rises from 54% to 57%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 1 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 6 sunny days in July to 5 in August.
September brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Aspen in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Aspen is gradually increasing during August, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Aspen based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in August stands at 45%, leading to total precipitation of around 57 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 16 mm, which is considered light rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
August is one of the rainiest months in Aspen, here is a comparison with other months, 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.
How was the weather last August in Aspen?
This is the weather in Aspen in August 2024:
1 August
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+75°F
2 August
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+78°F
3 August
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+78°F
4 August
☀️
+78°F
5 August
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+78°F
6 August
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+80°F
7 August
☀️
+78°F
8 August
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+76°F
9 August
☀️
+75°F
10 August
☀️
+78°F
11 August
☀️
+75°F
12 August
☀️
+73°F
13 August
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+80°F
14 August
☀️
+80°F
15 August
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+82°F
16 August
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+82°F
17 August
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+84°F
18 August
🌧️
+74°F
19 August
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+84°F
20 August
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+90°F
21 August
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+84°F
22 August
☀️
+80°F
23 August
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+80°F
24 August
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+80°F
25 August
☁️
+66°F
26 August
🌧️
+78°F
27 August
☀️
+78°F
28 August
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+76°F
29 August
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+78°F
30 August
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+82°F
31 August
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+82°F
In August 2024 Aspen had 27 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +79°F, with an absolute maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +66°F. The average humidity was 49%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 10%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Aspen climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Aspen in August 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 August:
Is August a good time to visit Aspen?
August is a really good time to go to Aspen. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Aspen.
Can you sunbathe in Aspen in August?
August is warm in Aspen. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Aspen rainy in August?
Aspen is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Aspen in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Aspen in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
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.
