Best time to visit Hidden Valley Ski Area

The climate in Hidden Valley Ski Area through the year

When to go

Hidden Valley Ski Area scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in April–June and September–October, peaking at 86 out of 100 in September. A typical September day reaches 28°C and the night falls to 15°C, with rain on about 7 days and clear sky 47 % of the time. July–August and November are a fair alternative, with scores of 50–61. The lowest score is in January (39), when days are cool at around 5°C.

Seasons and rain

The seasons are sharply different: a July day (32°C) is about 27 degrees warmer than a January day (5°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in December–February. Precipitation is spread evenly over the year, from 58 mm in February to 128 mm in May (about 1,060 mm in all).

Daylight

Daylight lasts from about 9.5 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. Hidden Valley Ski Area scores 65 or more in these months:

• Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): June and August–October, up to 79
• City break (15–25 °C): March–May and September–November, up to 80
• Hiking (10–22 °C): October and November, up to 74
• Cooler weather (10–20 °C): February–April and October–December, up to 88

How it compares

Of the 366 destinations Eddigo covers in the United States, Hidden Valley Ski Area is the 27th warmest over the year and the 168th wettest. It has 5 months with a good score, against 4 for a typical destination in the country. In September, when Hidden Valley Ski Area scores 86, Ski Snowstar (321 km away) scores 83 and Paoli Peaks (360 km away) scores 81. See where to go in September for the best destinations that month.