Monthly climate guide
Aspen weather in March
Expect freezing weather in Aspen in March: afternoons reach about -2°C (29°F), while nights drop to around -14°C (7°F). Around 48 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 5°C warmer than February and 5°C cooler than April.
What stands out in March
- Mornings start cold: the average low is -14°C, and frost is common.
- March brings early spring to Aspen.
- It warms up quickly from here: by April highs are about 5°C higher.
- Just 170 km apart, but Aspen runs about 14°C cooler than Denver this month.
Avg high
-2°C
29°F
Avg low
-14°C
7°F
Rainfall
48 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
89%
relative
Sky
61%
cloud · often cloudy
Aspen weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6°C / 20°F | -18°C / 0°F | 51 mm | 90% | 56% |
| February | -6°C / 20°F | -18°C / -1°F | 48 mm | 95% | 64% |
| March | -2°C / 29°F | -14°C / 7°F | 48 mm | 89% | 61% |
| April | 3°C / 38°F | -8°C / 17°F | 53 mm | 75% | 67% |
| May | 10°C / 49°F | -4°C / 25°F | 48 mm | 65% | 62% |
| June | 18°C / 65°F | 2°C / 35°F | 16 mm | 49% | 43% |
| July | 21°C / 70°F | 6°C / 42°F | 46 mm | 59% | 53% |
| August | 20°C / 67°F | 5°C / 41°F | 42 mm | 58% | 52% |
| September | 16°C / 61°F | 1°C / 34°F | 41 mm | 57% | 43% |
| October | 8°C / 46°F | -5°C / 24°F | 37 mm | 62% | 47% |
| November | 0°C / 33°F | -11°C / 12°F | 40 mm | 74% | 50% |
| December | -6°C / 21°F | -17°C / 1°F | 47 mm | 86% | 58% |
What to pack for March
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is March a good time to visit Aspen?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Aspen →Other United States cities in March
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Aspen in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Aspen?
March is cool in Aspen, with highs around -2°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Aspen in March?
Average highs are about -2°C (29°F) and average lows about -14°C (7°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Aspen in March?
Aspen typically gets around 48 mm of rain in March — fairly dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Aspen (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.