Ski resort · United States
Best time to visit Soldier Mountain
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The ski season in Soldier Mountain 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 27°C.
Soldier Mountain at a glance: warmest in July with daytime temperatures around 28°C and coolest in January (−1°C). The wettest month is December (81 mm) and the driest July (10 mm), with about 480 mm of rain a year. Sunniest in July.
Soldier Mountain
1,910 mThe climate in Soldier Mountain through the year
When to go
Soldier Mountain scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in June–September, peaking at 97 out of 100 in July. A typical July day reaches 28°C and the night falls to 7°C, with rain on about 4 days and clear sky 62 % of the time. May and October are a fair alternative, with scores of 55–59. The lowest score is in December (26), when days are cool at around −1°C.
Seasons and rain
The seasons are sharply different: a July day (28°C) is about 29 degrees warmer than a January day (−1°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in October–May. December is the wettest month with 81 mm and July the driest with 10 mm, out of about 480 mm a year. Snow typically lies on the ground in November–May, deepest in February (about 90 cm).
Daylight
Daylight lasts from about 9 hours in December to 15.5 hours in June. Soldier Mountain lies about 1,900 m above sea level, which makes it roughly 12 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. Soldier Mountain scores 65 or more in these months:
- Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): June–September, up to 95
- City break (15–25 °C): May–October, up to 91
- Hiking (10–22 °C): June–October, up to 88
- Cooler weather (10–20 °C): April–June and September–October, up to 91
- Skiing: snow cover and cold enough in December–February
How it compares
Of the 366 destinations Eddigo covers in the United States, Soldier Mountain is the 136th coolest over the year and the 64th driest. In July, when Soldier Mountain scores 97, Rotarun Ski Area (38 km away) scores 96 and Dollar Mountain (45 km away) scores 96. See where to go in July for the best destinations that month.
Month by month
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Rain | Wet days (≥ 1 mm) | Sun | Daylight | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28 | −1° | −12° | 67 mm | 10 | 20 % | 9 h | Cold, snowy and grey · ski conditions |
| February | 33 | 1° | −11° | 49 mm | 8 | 24 % | 11 h | Cold, snowy and grey · ski conditions |
| March | 30 | 5° | −8° | 47 mm | 10 | 28 % | 12 h | Cold and snowy |
| April | 34 | 10° | −5° | 39 mm | 9 | 28 % | 14 h | Chilly |
| May | 55 | 16° | −1° | 46 mm | 9 | 34 % | 15 h | Mild and showery |
| June | 85 | 22° | 3° | 33 mm | 6 | 44 % | 15 h | Pleasantly warm |
| July | 97 | 28° | 7° | 10 mm | 3 | 62 % | 15 h | Warm |
| August | 95 | 27° | 6° | 14 mm | 3 | 58 % | 14 h | Warm |
| September | 91 | 22° | 2° | 16 mm | 4 | 58 % | 12 h | Pleasantly warm |
| October | 59 | 14° | −3° | 36 mm | 6 | 44 % | 11 h | Mild |
| November | 36 | 5° | −8° | 45 mm | 8 | 29 % | 10 h | Chilly and snowy |
| December | 26 | −1° | −12° | 81 mm | 12 | 23 % | 9 h | Cold, snowy and grey · 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: 1,913 m. Coordinates: 43.48, -114.83.