Best time to visit McIntyre Ski Area

The climate in McIntyre Ski Area through the year

When to go

McIntyre Ski Area scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in May–June and August–October, peaking at 78 out of 100 in September. A typical September day reaches 25°C and the night falls to 11°C, with rain on about 9 days and clear sky 38 % of the time. July is a fair alternative, with scores of 58. The lowest score is in December (28), when days are cool at around 4°C.

Seasons and rain

The seasons are sharply different: a July day (31°C) is about 29 degrees warmer than a January day (2°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in November–March. Precipitation is spread evenly over the year, from 78 mm in January to 117 mm in October (about 1,180 mm in all).

Daylight

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. McIntyre Ski Area scores 65 or more in these months:

• Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): August and September, up to 70
• City break (15–25 °C): April–May and September–October, up to 77
• Hiking (10–22 °C): October, up to 65
• Cooler weather (10–20 °C): March–May and October–November, up to 85

How it compares

Of the 366 destinations Eddigo covers in the United States, McIntyre Ski Area is the 68th warmest over the year and the 135th wettest. It has 5 months with a good score, against 4 for a typical destination in the country. In September, when McIntyre Ski Area scores 78, Pats Peak (34 km away) scores 77 and Crotched Mountain Ski & Ride (36 km away) scores 77. See where to go in September for the best destinations that month.