Best time to visit Lost Valley Ski Area

The climate in Lost Valley Ski Area through the year

When to go

Lost Valley Ski Area scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in May–June and August–September, peaking at 78 out of 100 in September. A typical September day reaches 24°C and the night falls to 10°C, with rain on about 9 days and clear sky 39 % of the time. July and October are a fair alternative, with scores of 54–62. The lowest score is in December (28), when days are cool at around 2°C.

Seasons and rain

The seasons are sharply different: a July day (30°C) is about 31 degrees warmer than a January day (−1°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in November–March. Precipitation is spread evenly over the year, from 88 mm in January to 134 mm in October (about 1,270 mm in all). Snow typically lies on the ground in January and February, deepest in February (about 20 cm).

Sea and daylight

The sea stays cool all year: it peaks at 18°C in August and falls to 4°C in February. Daylight lasts from about 9 hours in December to 15.5 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. Lost Valley Ski Area scores 65 or more in these months:

• Beach holiday (26–33 °C): August, up to 68
• Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): August and September, up to 70
• City break (15–25 °C): May and September–October, up to 78
• Cooler weather (10–20 °C): March–May and September–November, up to 84

How it compares

Of the 366 destinations Eddigo covers in the United States, Lost Valley Ski Area is the 125th warmest over the year and the 80th wettest. In September, when Lost Valley Ski Area scores 78, Mt Abram (43 km away) scores 76 and Pleasant Mountain Ski Area (44 km away) scores 77. See where to go in September for the best destinations that month.