Ski resort · United States
Best time to visit Magic Mountain Resort
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The ski season in Magic Mountain Resort typically runs January and February, when there is snow on the ground and it is cold enough. For a visit without snow, the best time is June–September, with daytime temperatures around 26°C.
Magic Mountain Resort at a glance: warmest in July with daytime temperatures around 28°C and coolest in January (−1°C). The wettest month is May (41 mm) and the driest July (14 mm), with about 330 mm of rain a year. Sunniest in July.
Magic Mountain Resort
2,080 mThe climate in Magic Mountain Resort through the year
When to go
Magic Mountain Resort scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in June–September, peaking at 98 out of 100 in July. A typical July day reaches 28°C and the night falls to 10°C, with rain on about 4 days and clear sky 64 % of the time. May and October are a fair alternative, with scores of 57–59. The lowest score is in December (29), when days are cool at around 0°C.
Seasons and rain
The seasons are sharply different: a July day (28°C) is about 29 degrees warmer than a January day (−1°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in October–April. Precipitation is spread evenly over the year, from 14 mm in July to 41 mm in May (about 330 mm in all). Snow typically lies on the ground in December–March, deepest in January (about 30 cm).
Daylight
Daylight lasts from about 9 hours in December to 15.5 hours in June. Magic Mountain Resort lies about 2,100 m above sea level, which makes it roughly 14 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. Magic Mountain Resort scores 65 or more in these months:
- Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): June–September, up to 96
- City break (15–25 °C): May–October, up to 94
- Hiking (10–22 °C): May–October, up to 92
- Cooler weather (10–20 °C): April–June and August–November, up to 92
- Skiing: snow cover and cold enough in January and February
How it compares
Of the 366 destinations Eddigo covers in the United States, Magic Mountain Resort is the 130th coolest over the year and the 15th driest. In July, when Magic Mountain Resort scores 98, Pomerelle (58 km away) scores 98 and Rotarun Ski Area (146 km away) scores 96. 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 | 31 | −1° | −11° | 33 mm | 9 | 23 % | 9 h | Cold, snowy and grey · ski conditions |
| February | 37 | 1° | −10° | 25 mm | 7 | 28 % | 11 h | Cold and snowy · ski conditions |
| March | 33 | 6° | −7° | 32 mm | 8 | 30 % | 12 h | Chilly and snowy |
| April | 37 | 10° | −4° | 35 mm | 8 | 31 % | 13 h | Chilly |
| May | 57 | 16° | 0° | 41 mm | 8 | 37 % | 15 h | Mild |
| June | 91 | 22° | 5° | 26 mm | 5 | 49 % | 15 h | Pleasantly warm |
| July | 98 | 28° | 10° | 14 mm | 3 | 64 % | 15 h | Warm |
| August | 96 | 26° | 8° | 15 mm | 3 | 60 % | 14 h | Warm |
| September | 94 | 22° | 3° | 15 mm | 4 | 62 % | 12 h | Pleasantly warm |
| October | 59 | 14° | −2° | 26 mm | 5 | 48 % | 11 h | Mild |
| November | 40 | 6° | −7° | 27 mm | 6 | 32 % | 10 h | Chilly and snowy |
| December | 29 | 0° | −11° | 39 mm | 9 | 25 % | 9 h | Cold and snowy |
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: 2,083 m. Coordinates: 42.19, -114.29.