Best time to visit Bottineau Winter Park

The climate in Bottineau Winter Park through the year

When to go

Bottineau Winter Park scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in May–September, peaking at 86 out of 100 in September. A typical September day reaches 20°C and the night falls to 5°C, with rain on about 7 days and clear sky 47 % of the time. February–March and October–November are a fair alternative, with scores of 51–53. The lowest score is in December (48), when days are cool at around −7°C.

Seasons and rain

The seasons are sharply different: a July day (26°C) is about 35 degrees warmer than a January day (−9°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in October–April. June is the wettest month with 96 mm and February the driest with 16 mm, out of about 530 mm a year. Snow typically lies on the ground in December–March, deepest in February (about 20 cm).

Daylight

Daylight lasts from about 8 hours in December to 16 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. Bottineau Winter Park scores 65 or more in these months:

• Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): June–September, up to 79
• City break (15–25 °C): May–October, up to 86
• Hiking (10–22 °C): April–June and August–October, up to 80
• Cooler weather (10–20 °C): April–June and August–October, up to 92

How it compares

Of the 366 destinations Eddigo covers in the United States, Bottineau Winter Park is the 26th coolest over the year and the 82nd driest. It has 5 months with a good score, against 4 for a typical destination in the country. In September, when Bottineau Winter Park scores 86, Ski Valley (158 km away) scores 77 and Frost Fire Ski and Snow Board Area (176 km away) scores 80. See where to go in September for the best destinations that month.