Ski resort · Canada
Best time to visit Gibson Pass Ski Area
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The ski season in Gibson Pass Ski Area typically runs November–March, when there is snow on the ground and it is cold enough. For a visit without snow, the best time is July and August, with daytime temperatures around 19°C.
Gibson Pass Ski Area at a glance: warmest in August with daytime temperatures around 19°C and coolest in December (−4°C). The wettest month is January (161 mm) and the driest July (29 mm), with about 1,070 mm of rain a year. Sunniest in August.
Gibson Pass Ski Area
1,570 mThe climate in Gibson Pass Ski Area through the year
When to go
Gibson Pass Ski Area scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in July and August, peaking at 84 out of 100 in July. A typical July day reaches 19°C and the night falls to 7°C, with rain on about 6 days and clear sky 47 % of the time. June and September are a fair alternative, with scores of 50–50. The lowest score is in January (16), when days are cool at around −2°C.
Seasons and rain
The seasons are sharply different: a August day (19°C) is about 23 degrees warmer than a December day (−4°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in October–May. January is the wettest month with 161 mm and July the driest with 29 mm, out of about 1,070 mm a year. Snow typically lies on the ground in November–May, deepest in March (about 110 cm).
Daylight
Daylight lasts from about 8 hours in December to 16 hours in June. Gibson Pass Ski Area lies about 1,550 m above sea level, which makes it roughly 10 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. Gibson Pass Ski Area scores 65 or more in these months:
- Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): July and August, up to 70
- City break (15–25 °C): June–September, up to 89
- Hiking (10–22 °C): May–September, up to 82
- Cooler weather (10–20 °C): May–October, up to 93
- Skiing: snow cover and cold enough in November–March
How it compares
Of the 105 destinations Eddigo covers in Canada, Gibson Pass Ski Area is the 6th coolest over the year and the 45th wettest. It has 2 months with a good score, against 4 for a typical destination in the country. In July, when Gibson Pass Ski Area scores 84, Mt. Baker Ski Area (60 km away) scores 83 and North Cascade Heli Skiing (63 km away) scores 91. See where to go in July for the best destinations that month.
Month by month
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Rain | Wet days (≥ 1 mm) | Sun | Daylight | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16 | −2° | −9° | 161 mm | 15 | 20 % | 9 h | Cold, snowy and grey · ski conditions |
| February | 28 | −2° | −9° | 106 mm | 11 | 26 % | 10 h | Cold and snowy · ski conditions |
| March | 23 | 2° | −7° | 114 mm | 13 | 29 % | 12 h | Cold and snowy · ski conditions |
| April | 34 | 5° | −4° | 66 mm | 9 | 30 % | 14 h | Chilly and snowy |
| May | 37 | 10° | 0° | 59 mm | 8 | 34 % | 15 h | Chilly |
| June | 50 | 14° | 3° | 54 mm | 8 | 34 % | 16 h | Mild |
| July | 84 | 19° | 7° | 29 mm | 5 | 47 % | 16 h | Pleasantly warm |
| August | 83 | 19° | 6° | 29 mm | 6 | 48 % | 14 h | Pleasantly warm |
| September | 50 | 14° | 3° | 49 mm | 8 | 43 % | 12 h | Mild |
| October | 32 | 8° | −2° | 106 mm | 11 | 32 % | 11 h | Chilly and showery |
| November | 17 | 0° | −7° | 156 mm | 15 | 23 % | 9 h | Cold, snowy and grey · ski conditions |
| December | 16 | −4° | −10° | 145 mm | 15 | 21 % | 8 h | Cold, snowy and grey · ski conditions |
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: 1,569 m. Coordinates: 49.07, -120.92.