Best time to visit Attitash

The climate in Attitash through the year

When to go

Attitash scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in July–September, peaking at 76 out of 100 in September. A typical September day reaches 22°C and the night falls to 8°C, with rain on about 10 days and clear sky 35 % of the time. May and June are a fair alternative, with scores of 63–63. The lowest score is in December (23), when days are cool at around 0°C.

Seasons and rain

The seasons are sharply different: a July day (27°C) is about 30 degrees warmer than a January day (−3°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in November–April. Precipitation is spread evenly over the year, from 80 mm in January to 135 mm in June (about 1,290 mm in all). Snow typically lies on the ground in December–April, deepest in February (about 40 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. Attitash scores 65 or more in these months:

• Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): September, up to 66
• City break (15–25 °C): May and August–September, up to 76
• Hiking (10–22 °C): September, up to 67
• Cooler weather (10–20 °C): April–May and September–November, up to 83
• Skiing: snow cover and cold enough in February

How it compares

Of the 366 destinations Eddigo covers in the United States, Attitash is the 139th coolest over the year and the 67th wettest. It has 3 months with a good score, against 4 for a typical destination in the country. In September, when Attitash scores 76, King Pine (26 km away) scores 77 and Bretton Woods Mountain Resort (27 km away) scores 71. See where to go in September for the best destinations that month.