When to go · Houghton-Hancock
Houghton-Hancock, month by month
The best months for Houghton-Hancock: Jan, Feb, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. Months to avoid: Apr, Nov.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatInside Houghton-Hancock's best window: Jun–Sep for the lakeshore and mine tours; Jan–Feb for snow and Winter Carnival.-4 °C / -13 °C, 14 rain days25 °F / 9 °F, 14 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryGreatInside Houghton-Hancock's best window: Jun–Sep for the lakeshore and mine tours; Jan–Feb for snow and Winter Carnival.-3 °C / -13 °C, 11 rain days27 °F / 9 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for the lakeshore and mine tours; Jan–Feb for snow and Winter Carnival). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.2 °C / -8 °C, 10 rain days36 °F / 18 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov and Apr (mud, mixed weather, some seasonal closures).9 °C / -1 °C, 10 rain days48 °F / 30 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for the lakeshore and mine tours; Jan–Feb for snow and Winter Carnival). Across United States: Warm and green; Memorial Day (last Monday) opens the summer season; timed-entry systems start at some parks.17 °C / 5 °C, 11 rain days63 °F / 41 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Houghton-Hancock's best window: Jun–Sep for the lakeshore and mine tours; Jan–Feb for snow and Winter Carnival.22 °C / 10 °C, 11 rain days72 °F / 50 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyGreatInside Houghton-Hancock's best window: Jun–Sep for the lakeshore and mine tours; Jan–Feb for snow and Winter Carnival.25 °C / 13 °C, 10 rain days77 °F / 55 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatInside Houghton-Hancock's best window: Jun–Sep for the lakeshore and mine tours; Jan–Feb for snow and Winter Carnival.24 °C / 13 °C, 10 rain days75 °F / 55 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Houghton-Hancock's best window: Jun–Sep for the lakeshore and mine tours; Jan–Feb for snow and Winter Carnival.19 °C / 9 °C, 11 rain days66 °F / 48 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for the lakeshore and mine tours; Jan–Feb for snow and Winter Carnival). Across United States: Best all-round month: New England foliage, desert parks, cooler cities. High roads start closing late in the month.12 °C / 3 °C, 13 rain days54 °F / 37 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov and Apr (mud, mixed weather, some seasonal closures).4 °C / -3 °C, 13 rain days39 °F / 27 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for the lakeshore and mine tours; Jan–Feb for snow and Winter Carnival). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.-2 °C / -10 °C, 15 rain days28 °F / 14 °F, 15 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday