Aspen weather in January (Colorado, United States of America)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Aspen during January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Aspen usually has very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 0°C. At night, they will likely drop to about -13°C. With the arrival of this cold month, make sure you're dressed in warm clothing. It's important to be ready for the chill.

Precipitation

Aspen in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 16 days with snow/rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Aspen. June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Aspen climate page with graphs.

 

Aspen, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -13°C  

Max Temperature 0°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 60 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 63%  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Barbeque

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

Interested in more climate information?

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