Ski resort · United States
Best time to visit Brian Head Ski Resort
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The ski season in Brian Head Ski Resort typically runs January and February, when there is snow on the ground and it is cold enough. For a visit without snow, the best time is May–September, with daytime temperatures around 24°C.
Brian Head Ski Resort at a glance: warmest in July with daytime temperatures around 24°C and coolest in December (1°C). The wettest month is August (39 mm) and the driest June (11 mm), with about 350 mm of rain a year. Sunniest in September.
Brian Head Ski Resort
2,870 mThe climate in Brian Head Ski Resort through the year
When to go
Brian Head Ski Resort scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in May–September, peaking at 98 out of 100 in June. A typical June day reaches 21°C and the night falls to 1°C, with rain on about 3 days and clear sky 63 % of the time. April and October–November are a fair alternative, with scores of 52–59. The lowest score is in March (47), when days are cool at around 4°C.
Seasons and rain
The seasons are sharply different: a July day (24°C) is about 24 degrees warmer than a December day (1°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in October–May. Precipitation is spread evenly over the year, from 11 mm in June to 39 mm in August (about 350 mm in all). Snow typically lies on the ground in December–April, deepest in February (about 40 cm).
Daylight
Daylight lasts from about 9.5 hours in December to 15 hours in June. Brian Head Ski Resort lies about 2,850 m above sea level, which makes it roughly 19 degrees cooler than the lowlands around it.
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. Brian Head Ski Resort scores 65 or more in these months:
- Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): June–September, up to 93
- City break (15–25 °C): May–October, up to 98
- Hiking (10–22 °C): April–November, up to 96
- Cooler weather (10–20 °C): April–November, up to 97
- Skiing: snow cover and cold enough in January and February
How it compares
Of the 366 destinations Eddigo covers in the United States, Brian Head Ski Resort is the 88th coolest over the year and the 18th driest. It has 5 months with a good score, against 4 for a typical destination in the country. In June, when Brian Head Ski Resort scores 98, Elk Mountain (81 km away) scores 97 and Las Vegas (265 km away) scores 63. In March, when Brian Head Ski Resort is at its lowest, Las Vegas scores 95 and lies 270 km away. See where to go in June for the best destinations that month.
Month by month
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Rain | Wet days (≥ 1 mm) | Sun | Daylight | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49 | 1° | −14° | 35 mm | 5 | 44 % | 10 h | Cold and snowy · ski conditions |
| February | 48 | 1° | −13° | 37 mm | 6 | 42 % | 11 h | Cold and snowy · ski conditions |
| March | 47 | 4° | −10° | 33 mm | 6 | 43 % | 12 h | Cold and snowy |
| April | 52 | 9° | −8° | 27 mm | 5 | 47 % | 13 h | Chilly |
| May | 68 | 15° | −4° | 16 mm | 3 | 51 % | 14 h | Mild |
| June | 98 | 21° | 1° | 11 mm | 2 | 63 % | 15 h | Pleasantly warm |
| July | 90 | 24° | 5° | 30 mm | 5 | 59 % | 15 h | Warm |
| August | 89 | 23° | 4° | 39 mm | 6 | 60 % | 14 h | Pleasantly warm |
| September | 88 | 19° | 0° | 27 mm | 5 | 67 % | 12 h | Pleasantly warm and sunny |
| October | 59 | 13° | −5° | 33 mm | 4 | 60 % | 11 h | Mild |
| November | 55 | 6° | −11° | 26 mm | 4 | 49 % | 10 h | Chilly |
| December | 48 | 1° | −14° | 37 mm | 6 | 45 % | 10 h | Cold and snowy |
The score (0–100) is calculated from a range of variables, and changes with your preferences.
Climate averages 2016–2025 (ERA5, CRU TS). Sea temperature from ERA5. Not a forecast. Elevation: 2,873 m. Coordinates: 37.68, -112.83.