Best time to visit Thunderhill Ski Area

The climate in Thunderhill Ski Area through the year

When to go

Thunderhill Ski Area scores highest on Eddigo’s travel score in May–September, peaking at 79 out of 100 in August. A typical August day reaches 25°C and the night falls to 10°C, with rain on about 10 days and clear sky 47 % of the time. February and April are a fair alternative, with scores of 51–51. The lowest score is in October (45), when days are cool at around 10°C.

Seasons and rain

The seasons are sharply different: a July day (26°C) is about 36 degrees warmer than a January day (−10°C). Nights typically drop below freezing in October–April. June is the wettest month with 81 mm and February the driest with 15 mm, out of about 480 mm a year. Snow typically lies on the ground in December–March, deepest in March (about 20 cm).

Daylight

Daylight lasts from about 7.5 hours in December to 16.5 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. Thunderhill Ski Area scores 65 or more in these months:

• Sun and warmth (22–30 °C): June–September, up to 74
• City break (15–25 °C): May–September, up to 82
• Hiking (10–22 °C): April–May and August–October, up to 77
• Cooler weather (10–20 °C): April–June and August–October, up to 90

How it compares

Of the 105 destinations Eddigo covers in Canada, Thunderhill Ski Area is the 28th coolest over the year and the 9th driest. It has 5 months with a good score, against 4 for a typical destination in the country. In August, when Thunderhill Ski Area scores 79, Duck Mountain Ski Area (51 km away) scores 80 and Asessippi Ski Area (120 km away) scores 80. See where to go in August for the best destinations that month.