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When to go · Black Rock City

Black Rock City, month by month

The best months for Black Rock City: Aug, Sep.

Month by month

  1. JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Late Aug-early Sep (the event week, ending over Labor Day)). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.7 °C / -6 °C, 6 rain daysCrowds: Low
  2. FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Late Aug-early Sep (the event week, ending over Labor Day)). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).11 °C / -4 °C, 6 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
  3. MarchGoodOutside the best window (Late Aug-early Sep (the event week, ending over Labor Day)). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.15 °C / -1 °C, 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
  4. AprilGoodOutside the best window (Late Aug-early Sep (the event week, ending over Labor Day)). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.19 °C / 2 °C, 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  5. MayGoodOutside the best window (Late Aug-early Sep (the event week, ending over Labor Day)). Across United States: Warm and green; Memorial Day (last Monday) opens the summer season; timed-entry systems start at some parks.24 °C / 7 °C, 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  6. JuneGoodOutside the best window (Late Aug-early Sep (the event week, ending over Labor Day)). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.30 °C / 12 °C, 3 rain daysCrowds: High
  7. JulyMixedOutside the best window (Late Aug-early Sep (the event week, ending over Labor Day)). Across United States: Peak season: parks full, 4 July crowds, 40 °C+ in the desert, humid East. Alaska and the Pacific Northwest are at their best.35 °C / 16 °C, 2 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  8. AugustGreatInside Black Rock City's best window: Late Aug-early Sep (the event week, ending over Labor Day).34 °C / 15 °C, 2 rain daysCrowds: High
  9. SeptemberGreatInside Black Rock City's best window: Late Aug-early Sep (the event week, ending over Labor Day).29 °C / 10 °C, 3 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  10. OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Late Aug-early Sep (the event week, ending over Labor Day)). Across United States: Best all-round month: New England foliage, desert parks, cooler cities. High roads start closing late in the month.21 °C / 3 °C, 4 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  11. NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Late Aug-early Sep (the event week, ending over Labor Day)). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.12 °C / -2 °C, 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  12. DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Late Aug-early Sep (the event week, ending over Labor Day)). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.7 °C / -6 °C, 6 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday