Best time to visit Arrowhead Recreation Area

The climate in Arrowhead Recreation Area through the year

When to go

Arrowhead Recreation Area scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in May and July–September, peaking at 75 out of 100 in September. A typical September day reaches 23°C and the night falls to 9°C, with rain on about 10 days and clear sky 36 % of the time. June and October are a fair alternative, with scores of 50–64. The lowest score is in December (22), when days are cool at around 3°C.

Seasons and rain

The seasons are sharply different: a July day (28°C) is about 28 degrees warmer than a January day (0°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in November–March. Precipitation is spread evenly over the year, from 79 mm in February to 125 mm in October (about 1,230 mm in all). Snow typically lies on the ground in February, deepest in February (about 10 cm).

Daylight

Daylight lasts from about 9 hours in December to 15.5 hours in June.

By type of trip

The best months change with what you want to do. Each of Eddigo’s trip types has its own preferred daytime temperature and its own weights for rain, humidity and sun. Arrowhead Recreation Area scores 65 or more in these months:

• Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): September, up to 67
• City break (15–25 °C): May and September–October, up to 75
• Cooler weather (10–20 °C): March–May and September–November, up to 83

How it compares

Of the 366 destinations Eddigo covers in the United States, Arrowhead Recreation Area is the 129th warmest over the year and the 107th wettest. In September, when Arrowhead Recreation Area scores 75, Whaleback (29 km away) scores 75 and Okemo Mountain (31 km away) scores 74. See where to go in September for the best destinations that month.