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Best time to visit Mount Washington Alpine Resort
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The best time to visit Mount Washington Alpine Resort is July and August, with daytime temperatures around 20°C.
Mount Washington Alpine Resort at a glance: warmest in July with daytime temperatures around 20°C and coolest in December (1°C). The wettest month is November (322 mm) and the driest July (41 mm), with about 2,020 mm of rain a year. The sea is warmest in August (18°C). Sunniest in July.
Mount Washington Alpine Resort
940 mThe climate in Mount Washington Alpine Resort through the year
When to go
Mount Washington Alpine Resort scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in July and August, peaking at 86 out of 100 in July. A typical July day reaches 20°C and the night falls to 7°C, with rain on about 7 days and clear sky 43 % of the time. June and September are a fair alternative, with scores of 55–55. The lowest score is in January (13), when days are cool at around 2°C.
Seasons and rain
The seasons are sharply different: a July day (20°C) is about 19 degrees warmer than a December day (1°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in November–April. November is the wettest month with 322 mm and July the driest with 41 mm, out of about 2,020 mm a year. Snow typically lies on the ground in December–April, deepest in January (about 30 cm).
Sea and daylight
The sea stays cool all year: it peaks at 18°C in August and falls to 7°C in February. Daylight lasts from about 8 hours in December to 16.5 hours in June. Mount Washington Alpine Resort lies about 950 m above sea level, which makes it roughly 6 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. Mount Washington Alpine Resort scores 65 or more in these months:
- Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): July and August, up to 71
- City break (15–25 °C): June–September, up to 86
- Hiking (10–22 °C): June–September, up to 78
- Cooler weather (10–20 °C): April–October, up to 91
How it compares
Of the 105 destinations Eddigo covers in Canada, Mount Washington Alpine Resort is the 46th coolest over the year and the 2nd wettest. It has 2 months with a good score, against 4 for a typical destination in the country. In July, when Mount Washington Alpine Resort scores 86, Powder Haven (152 km away) scores 65 and Sombrio Beach (156 km away) scores 85. See where to go in July for the best destinations that month.
Month by month
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Rain | Wet days (≥ 1 mm) | Sun | Daylight | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13 | 2° | −3° | 7° | 295 mm | 19 | 22 % | 9 h | Cold, snowy and grey |
| February | 22 | 2° | −4° | 7° | 163 mm | 14 | 27 % | 10 h | Cold and snowy |
| March | 15 | 5° | −3° | 8° | 229 mm | 18 | 29 % | 12 h | Cold and rainy |
| April | 29 | 8° | −1° | 9° | 122 mm | 12 | 32 % | 14 h | Chilly and showery |
| May | 40 | 13° | 2° | 13° | 83 mm | 10 | 35 % | 16 h | Mild |
| June | 55 | 16° | 5° | 15° | 72 mm | 9 | 34 % | 16 h | Mild |
| July | 86 | 20° | 7° | 17° | 41 mm | 6 | 43 % | 16 h | Pleasantly warm |
| August | 86 | 20° | 8° | 18° | 61 mm | 6 | 42 % | 14 h | Pleasantly warm |
| September | 55 | 15° | 5° | 15° | 96 mm | 9 | 40 % | 12 h | Mild |
| October | 20 | 9° | 2° | 11° | 239 mm | 15 | 30 % | 11 h | Chilly and showery |
| November | 14 | 4° | −2° | 9° | 322 mm | 18 | 25 % | 9 h | Cold and rainy |
| December | 13 | 1° | −4° | 8° | 293 mm | 18 | 24 % | 8 h | Cold, snowy and grey |
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: 944 m. Coordinates: 49.74, -125.30.