December · United States
Best time to visit Aspen in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Aspen in December
Average temperature -11°C, 50 mm of rain, about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 89% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
8.4/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -11°C
- Rainfall
- 50 mm
- Humidity
- 89%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 1
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Aspen scores 8.4/10 for snow and ski travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around -11°C, 50 mm of rain, and roughly 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Aspen-gold slopes and Roaring Fork valley feel finest in December-March for snow, June-September for trails.
December in Aspen — reliably good (4th best month)
December sits at -11°C (13°F), firmly in deep-winter territory. Plan compact outdoor blocks with warm reset points between them rather than full days outside.
50 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.3 hours of daylight.
That is 8.4/10 on the same scale — 4th of 12 months, versus 9.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, goggles and a helmet if you are not renting.
Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Aspen in December?
- In December, Aspen averages -11°C, 50 mm of rain, and about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.4/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Aspen?
- December earns a 8.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Aspen in December?
- Expect about 50 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 89% and there are about 1 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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