Best time to visit Discovery Ski Area

The climate in Discovery Ski Area through the year

When to go

Discovery Ski Area scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in June–September, peaking at 90 out of 100 in July. A typical July day reaches 26°C and the night falls to 7°C, with rain on about 7 days and clear sky 57 % of the time. The lowest score is in April (28), when days are cool at around 9°C.

Seasons and rain

The seasons are sharply different: a July day (26°C) is about 26 degrees warmer than a December day (0°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in October–May. June is the wettest month with 62 mm and January the driest with 21 mm, out of about 390 mm a year. Snow typically lies on the ground in November–May, deepest in March (about 80 cm).

Daylight

Daylight lasts from about 8.5 hours in December to 16 hours in June. Discovery Ski Area lies about 2,050 m above sea level, which makes it roughly 13 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. Discovery Ski Area scores 65 or more in these months:

• Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): July–September, up to 87
• City break (15–25 °C): June–September, up to 86
• Hiking (10–22 °C): July–October, up to 77
• Cooler weather (10–20 °C): April–October, up to 90
• Skiing: snow cover and cold enough in January and February

How it compares

Of the 366 destinations Eddigo covers in the United States, Discovery Ski Area is the 92nd coolest over the year and the 33rd driest. In July, when Discovery Ski Area scores 90, Lost Trail Powder Mountain (83 km away) scores 86 and Great Divide Snowsports (90 km away) scores 88. See where to go in July for the best destinations that month.