Best time to visit Sommet Edelweiss

The climate in Sommet Edelweiss through the year

When to go

Sommet Edelweiss scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in May–September, peaking at 76 out of 100 in August. A typical August day reaches 25°C and the night falls to 13°C, with rain on about 11 days and clear sky 44 % of the time. The lowest score is in December (23), when days are cool at around −2°C.

Seasons and rain

The seasons are sharply different: a July day (26°C) is about 32 degrees warmer than a January day (−6°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in November–April. Precipitation is spread evenly over the year, from 70 mm in February to 112 mm in October (about 1,050 mm in all). Snow typically lies on the ground in December–March, deepest in February (about 40 cm).

Daylight

Daylight lasts from about 8.5 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. Sommet Edelweiss scores 65 or more in these months:

• Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): July and August, up to 70
• City break (15–25 °C): May–September, up to 76
• Hiking (10–22 °C): April–May and September, up to 69
• Cooler weather (10–20 °C): April–June and September–October, up to 86
• Skiing: snow cover and cold enough in February

How it compares

Of the 105 destinations Eddigo covers in Canada, Sommet Edelweiss is the 33rd warmest over the year and the 48th wettest. It has 5 months with a good score, against 4 for a typical destination in the country. In August, when Sommet Edelweiss scores 76, Ottawa (29 km away) scores 77 and Mount Pakenham (52 km away) scores 80. See where to go in August for the best destinations that month.