Aspen Travel and Things to Do Guide
Welcome to Cvent's Meeting and Event Guide to Aspen, a city guide for meeting professionals.
Aspen’s name alone invokes images of stunning mountain scenery, world-class arts and culture and year-round outdoor adventure. With a diverse selection of meeting facilities, ranging from historical to modern and affordable to luxurious, easy access through the Aspen Airport (only three miles from downtown Aspen) and a forecast of sunshine 300 days a year, Aspen is an incomparable destination for meetings and special events.
Aspen’s name alone invokes images of stunning mountain scenery, world-class arts and culture and year-round outdoor adventure. With a diverse selection of meeting facilities, ranging from historical to modern and affordable to luxurious, easy access through the Aspen Airport (only three miles from downtown Aspen) and a forecast of sunshine 300 days a year, Aspen is an incomparable destination for meetings and special events.
Weather and Seasonality
Set at 7,908 feet above sea level, Aspen features a high alpine climate with low humidity and year-round sunshine. Winter runs from November through April and brings an average of 300 inches of snow each year, while summer day temperatures reach into the 80s.
Aspen's shoulder season runs from mid-October through late November and mid-April through late May, and features varying weather. Aspen's year-round temperature averages a high of 56°F and a low of 28°F.
Aspen's shoulder season runs from mid-October through late November and mid-April through late May, and features varying weather. Aspen's year-round temperature averages a high of 56°F and a low of 28°F.
| Month | High/Low °F | Seasonality |
|---|---|---|
| January | 33°/7° | Low |
| February | 35°/10° | Low |
| March | 43°/19° | Low |
| April | 52°/28° | Low |
| May | 63°/34° | Medium |
| June | 74°/41° | Medium |
| July | 80°/47° | Medium |
| August | 77°/46° | Medium |
| September | 68°/38° | Medium |
| October | 56°/28° | Low |
| November | 41°/17° | Low |
| December | 32°/8° | Low |