Best time to visit Showdown Ski Area

The climate in Showdown Ski Area through the year

When to go

Showdown Ski Area scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in July–September, peaking at 88 out of 100 in July. A typical July day reaches 25°C and the night falls to 8°C, with rain on about 7 days and clear sky 56 % of the time. June is a fair alternative, with scores of 63. The lowest score is in April (34), when days are cool at around 7°C.

Seasons and rain

The seasons are sharply different: a July day (25°C) is about 28 degrees warmer than a December day (−3°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in October–May. June is the wettest month with 75 mm and January the driest with 18 mm, out of about 420 mm a year. Snow typically lies on the ground in November–April, deepest in February (about 50 cm).

Daylight

Daylight lasts from about 8.5 hours in December to 16 hours in June. Showdown Ski Area lies about 2,150 m above sea level, which makes it roughly 14 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. Showdown Ski Area scores 65 or more in these months:

• Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): July and August, up to 85
• City break (15–25 °C): June–September, up to 87
• Hiking (10–22 °C): July–October, up to 77
• Cooler weather (10–20 °C): April–October, up to 91
• Skiing: snow cover and cold enough in January–March

How it compares

Of the 366 destinations Eddigo covers in the United States, Showdown Ski Area is the 28th coolest over the year and the 40th driest. It has 3 months with a good score, against 4 for a typical destination in the country. In July, when Showdown Ski Area scores 88, Bridger Bowl Ski Area (114 km away) scores 88 and Great Divide Snowsports (122 km away) scores 88. See where to go in July for the best destinations that month.