Ski resort · United States
Best time to visit Mammoth Mountain Ski Area
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The best time to visit Mammoth Mountain Ski Area is June–October, with daytime temperatures around 25°C.
Mammoth Mountain Ski Area at a glance: warmest in July with daytime temperatures around 26°C and coolest in December (5°C). The wettest month is December (165 mm) and the driest September (7 mm), with about 690 mm of rain a year. Sunniest in September.
Mammoth Mountain Ski Area
2,630 mThe climate in Mammoth Mountain Ski Area through the year
When to go
Mammoth Mountain Ski Area scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in June–October, peaking at 99 out of 100 in July. A typical July day reaches 26°C and the night falls to 7°C, with rain on about 2 days and clear sky 64 % of the time. April–May and November are a fair alternative, with scores of 53–64. The lowest score is in March (47), when days are cool at around 7°C.
Seasons and rain
The seasons are sharply different: a July day (26°C) is about 21 degrees warmer than a December day (5°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in October–May. Rain is concentrated in a wet season: December–February bring 57 % of the year’s 690 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. Mammoth Mountain Ski Area lies about 2,650 m above sea level, which makes it roughly 17 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. Mammoth Mountain Ski Area scores 65 or more in these months:
- Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): June–October, up to 97
- City break (15–25 °C): May–October, up to 99
- Hiking (10–22 °C): April–November, up to 97
- Cooler weather (10–20 °C): January–November, up to 96
How it compares
Of the 366 destinations Eddigo covers in the United States, Mammoth Mountain Ski Area is the 175th coolest over the year and the 127th driest. It has 5 months with a good score, against 4 for a typical destination in the country. In July, when Mammoth Mountain Ski Area scores 99, China Peak (48 km away) scores 99 and Badger Pass Ski Area (55 km away) scores 100. In March, when Mammoth Mountain Ski Area is at its lowest, Las Vegas scores 95 and lies 380 km away. 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 | 49 | 5° | −9° | 129 mm | 6 | 40 % | 10 h | Chilly and snowy |
| February | 49 | 6° | −8° | 98 mm | 6 | 40 % | 11 h | Chilly and snowy |
| March | 47 | 7° | −6° | 83 mm | 6 | 41 % | 12 h | Chilly and snowy |
| April | 53 | 9° | −5° | 54 mm | 5 | 42 % | 13 h | Chilly |
| May | 64 | 14° | −1° | 34 mm | 4 | 45 % | 14 h | Mild |
| June | 96 | 21° | 3° | 9 mm | 2 | 55 % | 15 h | Pleasantly warm |
| July | 99 | 26° | 7° | 8 mm | 2 | 64 % | 15 h | Warm and dry |
| August | 98 | 25° | 7° | 10 mm | 2 | 61 % | 14 h | Warm and dry |
| September | 99 | 21° | 3° | 7 mm | 2 | 65 % | 12 h | Pleasantly warm |
| October | 74 | 15° | −1° | 30 mm | 3 | 54 % | 11 h | Mild |
| November | 54 | 8° | −6° | 61 mm | 4 | 42 % | 10 h | Chilly |
| December | 48 | 5° | −9° | 165 mm | 7 | 41 % | 10 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: 2,629 m. Coordinates: 37.65, -119.04.