Best time to visit Campgaw Mountain Reservation

The climate in Campgaw Mountain Reservation through the year

When to go

Campgaw Mountain Reservation scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in May–June and August–October, peaking at 80 out of 100 in September. A typical September day reaches 26°C and the night falls to 13°C, with rain on about 9 days and clear sky 41 % of the time. April and July are a fair alternative, with scores of 61–62. The lowest score is in December (28), when days are cool at around 6°C.

Seasons and rain

The seasons are sharply different: a July day (31°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 80 mm in February to 130 mm in October (about 1,330 mm in all).

Daylight

Daylight lasts from about 9 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. Campgaw Mountain Reservation scores 65 or more in these months:

• Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): August and September, up to 72
• City break (15–25 °C): April–May and September–October, up to 77
• Hiking (10–22 °C): April and October–November, up to 69
• Cooler weather (10–20 °C): February–May and October–November, up to 87

How it compares

Of the 366 destinations Eddigo covers in the United States, Campgaw Mountain Reservation is the 48th warmest over the year and the 38th wettest. It has 5 months with a good score, against 4 for a typical destination in the country. In September, when Campgaw Mountain Reservation scores 80, National Winter Activity Center (28 km away) scores 78 and New York (41 km away) scores 81. See where to go in September for the best destinations that month.