Ski resort · United States
Best time to visit Kirkwood Mountain Resort
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The ski season in Kirkwood Mountain Resort typically runs December–February, when there is snow on the ground and it is cold enough. For a visit without snow, the best time is June–October, with daytime temperatures around 23°C.
Kirkwood Mountain Resort at a glance: warmest in July with daytime temperatures around 24°C and coolest in December (4°C). The wettest month is December (230 mm) and the driest July (3 mm), with about 940 mm of rain a year. Sunniest in July.
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
2,470 mThe climate in Kirkwood Mountain Resort through the year
When to go
Kirkwood Mountain Resort scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in June–October, peaking at 99 out of 100 in July. A typical July day reaches 24°C and the night falls to 6°C, with rain on about 2 days and clear sky 67 % of the time. April–May and November are a fair alternative, with scores of 51–58. The lowest score is in December (43), when days are cool at around 3°C.
Seasons and rain
The seasons are sharply different: a July day (24°C) is about 20 degrees warmer than a December day (4°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in October–May. Rain is concentrated in a wet season: December–February bring 56 % of the year’s 940 mm, while June–September are almost dry. Snow typically lies on the ground in November–May, deepest in March (about 100 cm).
Daylight
Daylight lasts from about 9.5 hours in December to 15 hours in June. Kirkwood Mountain Resort lies about 2,450 m above sea level, which makes it roughly 16 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. Kirkwood Mountain Resort scores 65 or more in these months:
- Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): June–September, up to 98
- City break (15–25 °C): May–October, up to 99
- Hiking (10–22 °C): April–November, up to 98
- Cooler weather (10–20 °C): March–November, up to 99
- Skiing: snow cover and cold enough in December–February
How it compares
Of the 366 destinations Eddigo covers in the United States, Kirkwood Mountain Resort is the 108th coolest over the year and the 182nd driest. It has 5 months with a good score, against 4 for a typical destination in the country. In July, when Kirkwood Mountain Resort scores 99, Lake Tahoe (South Lake Tahoe) (30 km away) scores 99 and Homewood Mountain Resort (45 km away) scores 99. 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 | 47 | 4° | −7° | 156 mm | 7 | 37 % | 10 h | Cold and snowy · ski conditions |
| February | 47 | 4° | −8° | 135 mm | 7 | 36 % | 11 h | Cold and snowy · ski conditions |
| March | 44 | 5° | −6° | 129 mm | 8 | 38 % | 12 h | Chilly and snowy |
| April | 51 | 8° | −5° | 76 mm | 5 | 39 % | 13 h | Chilly |
| May | 58 | 13° | −2° | 43 mm | 5 | 45 % | 14 h | Mild |
| June | 90 | 19° | 3° | 11 mm | 2 | 55 % | 15 h | Pleasantly warm |
| July | 99 | 24° | 6° | 3 mm | 1 | 67 % | 15 h | Pleasantly warm, dry and sunny |
| August | 98 | 23° | 5° | 7 mm | 1 | 64 % | 14 h | Pleasantly warm and dry |
| September | 96 | 19° | 3° | 9 mm | 2 | 66 % | 12 h | Pleasantly warm and sunny |
| October | 66 | 14° | −2° | 46 mm | 3 | 54 % | 11 h | Mild |
| November | 51 | 7° | −6° | 91 mm | 5 | 39 % | 10 h | Chilly |
| December | 43 | 4° | −8° | 230 mm | 8 | 37 % | 10 h | Cold and snowy · 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: 2,467 m. Coordinates: 38.68, -120.07.