Best time to visit Powderhouse Hill

The climate in Powderhouse Hill through the year

When to go

Powderhouse Hill scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in May–June and August–September, peaking at 79 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 39 % of the time. July and October are a fair alternative, with scores of 59–64. The lowest score is in December (29), 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 79 mm in January to 120 mm in October (about 1,180 mm in all).

Sea and daylight

The sea stays cool all year: it peaks at 19°C in August and falls to 5°C in March. 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. Powderhouse Hill scores 65 or more in these months:

• Beach holiday (26–33 °C): August and September, up to 69
• Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): August and September, up to 71
• City break (15–25 °C): April–May and September–October, up to 78
• Hiking (10–22 °C): October, up to 65
• Cooler weather (10–20 °C): March–May and October–November, up to 86

How it compares

Of the 366 destinations Eddigo covers in the United States, Powderhouse Hill is the 73rd warmest over the year and the 134th wettest. In September, when Powderhouse Hill scores 79, Gunstock Mountain Resort (57 km away) scores 78 and McIntyre Ski Area (58 km away) scores 78. See where to go in September for the best destinations that month.