Best time to visit Pats Peak

The climate in Pats Peak through the year

When to go

Pats Peak scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in May–June and August–September, peaking at 77 out of 100 in September. A typical September day reaches 24°C and the night falls to 10°C, with rain on about 10 days and clear sky 37 % of the time. July and October are a fair alternative, with scores of 58–63. The lowest score is in December (26), when days are cool at around 3°C.

Seasons and rain

The seasons are sharply different: a July day (29°C) is about 29 degrees warmer than a January day (0°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in November–March. Precipitation is spread evenly over the year, from 74 mm in February to 116 mm in October (about 1,150 mm in all). Snow typically lies on the ground in February, deepest in February (about 10 cm).

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. Pats Peak scores 65 or more in these months:

• Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): August and September, up to 69
• City break (15–25 °C): April–May and September–October, up to 77
• Cooler weather (10–20 °C): March–May and September–November, up to 85

How it compares

Of the 366 destinations Eddigo covers in the United States, Pats Peak is the 95th warmest over the year and the 148th wettest. In September, when Pats Peak scores 77, Mount Sunapee Resort (30 km away) scores 76 and McIntyre Ski Area (34 km away) scores 78. See where to go in September for the best destinations that month.