Best time to visit Diamond Hill

The climate in Diamond Hill through the year

When to go

Diamond Hill scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in May–June and August–October, peaking at 79 out of 100 in September. A typical September day reaches 26°C and the night falls to 12°C, with rain on about 9 days and clear sky 40 % of the time. April and July are a fair alternative, with scores of 57–58. 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 (32°C) is about 28 degrees warmer than a January day (3°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in November–March. Precipitation is spread evenly over the year, from 91 mm in February to 131 mm in December (about 1,290 mm in all).

Sea and daylight

The sea is 22°C or warmer in August, peaking at 22°C in August. It is coldest in February (4°C). 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. Diamond Hill scores 65 or more in these months:

• Beach holiday (26–33 °C): July–September, up to 70
• Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): August and September, up to 72
• City break (15–25 °C): April–May and September–October, up to 76
• Hiking (10–22 °C): October and November, up to 69
• Cooler weather (10–20 °C): March–May and October–November, up to 87

How it compares

Of the 366 destinations Eddigo covers in the United States, Diamond Hill is the 45th warmest over the year and the 69th wettest. It has 5 months with a good score, against 4 for a typical destination in the country. In September, when Diamond Hill scores 79, Blue Hills Ski Area (34 km away) scores 80 and Ski Ward (40 km away) scores 78. See where to go in September for the best destinations that month.