Ski resort · United States
Best time to visit Snowmass
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The ski season in Snowmass typically runs December–February, when there is snow on the ground and it is cold enough. For a visit without snow, the best time is June–September, with daytime temperatures around 23°C.
Snowmass at a glance: warmest in July with daytime temperatures around 25°C and coolest in January (0°C). The wettest month is January (62 mm) and the driest June (28 mm), with about 570 mm of rain a year. Sunniest in September.
Snowmass
2,910 mThe climate in Snowmass through the year
When to go
Snowmass scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in June–September, peaking at 87 out of 100 in June. A typical June day reaches 22°C and the night falls to 0°C, with rain on about 7 days and clear sky 48 % of the time. May and October–November are a fair alternative, with scores of 51–56. The lowest score is in March (41), when days are cool at around 5°C.
Seasons and rain
The seasons are sharply different: a July day (25°C) is about 25 degrees warmer than a January day (0°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in September–May. Precipitation is spread evenly over the year, from 28 mm in June to 62 mm in January (about 570 mm in all). Snow typically lies on the ground in November–June, deepest in March (about 110 cm).
Daylight
Daylight lasts from about 9.5 hours in December to 15 hours in June. Snowmass lies about 2,900 m above sea level, which makes it roughly 19 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. Snowmass scores 65 or more in these months:
- Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): June–September, up to 80
- City break (15–25 °C): May–October, up to 87
- Hiking (10–22 °C): April–June and August–November, up to 84
- Cooler weather (10–20 °C): April–November, up to 93
- Skiing: snow cover and cold enough in December–February
How it compares
Of the 366 destinations Eddigo covers in the United States, Snowmass is the 90th coolest over the year and the 98th driest. In June, when Snowmass scores 87, Crested Butte Mountain Resort (33 km away) scores 88 and Spring Gulch (35 km away) scores 89. In March, when Snowmass is at its lowest, Pajarito Mountain Ski Area scores 53 and lies 370 km away. See where to go in June for the best destinations that month.
Month by month
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Rain | Wet days (≥ 1 mm) | Sun | Daylight | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49 | 0° | −16° | 62 mm | 6 | 44 % | 10 h | Cold and snowy · ski conditions |
| February | 46 | 0° | −15° | 58 mm | 7 | 42 % | 11 h | Cold and snowy · ski conditions |
| March | 41 | 5° | −11° | 50 mm | 7 | 41 % | 12 h | Cold and snowy |
| April | 43 | 9° | −8° | 47 mm | 7 | 41 % | 13 h | Chilly and snowy |
| May | 56 | 15° | −3° | 34 mm | 6 | 41 % | 14 h | Mild |
| June | 87 | 22° | 0° | 28 mm | 5 | 48 % | 15 h | Pleasantly warm |
| July | 77 | 25° | 4° | 50 mm | 9 | 46 % | 15 h | Warm |
| August | 79 | 23° | 3° | 52 mm | 8 | 51 % | 14 h | Pleasantly warm |
| September | 85 | 20° | 0° | 46 mm | 7 | 58 % | 12 h | Pleasantly warm |
| October | 55 | 13° | −6° | 39 mm | 6 | 54 % | 11 h | Mild |
| November | 51 | 6° | −11° | 41 mm | 5 | 48 % | 10 h | Chilly and snowy |
| December | 47 | 0° | −15° | 61 mm | 7 | 45 % | 9 h | Cold and snowy · ski conditions |
The score (0–100) is calculated from a range of variables, and changes with your preferences.
Climate averages 2016–2025 (ERA5, CRU TS). Sea temperature from ERA5. Not a forecast. Elevation: 2,908 m. Coordinates: 39.20, -106.95.