Best time to visit Ski Ward

The climate in Ski Ward through the year

When to go

Ski Ward scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in May–June and August–October, peaking at 78 out of 100 in September. A typical September day reaches 25°C and the night falls to 12°C, with rain on about 9 days and clear sky 40 % of the time. April and July are a fair alternative, with scores of 50–63. The lowest score is in December (27), when days are cool at around 5°C.

Seasons and rain

The seasons are sharply different: a July day (30°C) is about 28 degrees warmer than a January day (2°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in December–March. Precipitation is spread evenly over the year, from 88 mm in February to 125 mm in October (about 1,290 mm in all).

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. Ski Ward scores 65 or more in these months:

• Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): August and September, up to 70
• City break (15–25 °C): April–May and September–October, up to 78
• Hiking (10–22 °C): October and November, up to 67
• Cooler weather (10–20 °C): March–May and September–November, up to 86

How it compares

Of the 366 destinations Eddigo covers in the United States, Ski Ward is the 71st warmest over the year and the 64th wettest. It has 5 months with a good score, against 4 for a typical destination in the country. In September, when Ski Ward scores 78, Wachusett Mountain (28 km away) scores 77 and Nashoba Valley Ski Area (32 km away) scores 79. See where to go in September for the best destinations that month.