Best time to visit Pleasant Mountain Ski Area

The climate in Pleasant Mountain Ski Area through the year

When to go

Pleasant Mountain Ski Area 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 9°C, with rain on about 9 days and clear sky 37 % of the time. July and October are a fair alternative, with scores of 51–64. The lowest score is in December (26), when days are cool at around 2°C.

Seasons and rain

The seasons are sharply different: a July day (29°C) is about 30 degrees warmer than a January day (−1°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in November–March. Precipitation is spread evenly over the year, from 79 mm in January to 130 mm in October (about 1,230 mm in all). Snow typically lies on the ground in January–March, deepest in February (about 20 cm).

Sea and daylight

The sea stays cool all year: it peaks at 19°C in August and falls to 4°C in February. 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. Pleasant Mountain Ski Area scores 65 or more in these months:

• Beach holiday (26–33 °C): August, up to 66
• Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): August and September, up to 69
• City break (15–25 °C): May and September–October, up to 77
• Cooler weather (10–20 °C): March–May and September–November, up to 84

How it compares

Of the 366 destinations Eddigo covers in the United States, Pleasant Mountain Ski Area is the 139th warmest over the year and the 111th wettest. In September, when Pleasant Mountain Ski Area scores 77, King Pine (30 km away) scores 77 and Black Mountain Ski Area (30 km away) scores 75. See where to go in September for the best destinations that month.