Best time to visit Bear Creek Ski and Recreation Area

The climate in Bear Creek Ski and Recreation Area through the year

When to go

Bear Creek Ski and Recreation Area scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in May–June and August–October, peaking at 77 out of 100 in September. A typical September day reaches 26°C and the night falls to 13°C, with rain on about 10 days and clear sky 37 % of the time. April and July are a fair alternative, with scores of 56–60. The lowest score is in December (27), when days are cool at around 6°C.

Seasons and rain

The seasons are sharply different: a July day (30°C) is about 27 degrees warmer than a January day (3°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in December–March. Precipitation is spread evenly over the year, from 74 mm in February to 136 mm in July (about 1,280 mm in all).

Daylight

Daylight lasts from about 9.5 hours in December to 15 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. Bear Creek Ski and Recreation Area scores 65 or more in these months:

• Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): August and September, up to 69
• City break (15–25 °C): April–May and September–October, up to 75
• Hiking (10–22 °C): October and November, up to 67
• Cooler weather (10–20 °C): March–May and October–November, up to 86

How it compares

Of the 366 destinations Eddigo covers in the United States, Bear Creek Ski and Recreation Area is the 56th warmest over the year and the 73rd wettest. It has 5 months with a good score, against 4 for a typical destination in the country. In September, when Bear Creek Ski and Recreation Area scores 77, Blue Mountain Ski Area (40 km away) scores 76 and Blue Marsh Ski Resort (42 km away) scores 76. See where to go in September for the best destinations that month.