When to go · Somerset
Somerset, month by month
The best months for Somerset: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (May–Sep for the lake; Apr and Oct for quiet roads and lower cabin rates). Across United States: Cold and snowy north and in the mountains; Florida, Hawaii and the desert Southwest are the picks.7 °C (45 °F) / -4 °C (25 °F), 11 rain days45 °F (7 °C) / 25 °F (-4 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (May–Sep for the lake; Apr and Oct for quiet roads and lower cabin rates). Across United States: Still winter north; ski season in the Rockies; Presidents' Day weekend busy. Mardi Gras in New Orleans (date varies).10 °C (50 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 10 rain days50 °F (10 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (May–Sep for the lake; Apr and Oct for quiet roads and lower cabin rates). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.15 °C (59 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 11 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Somerset's best window: May–Sep for the lake; Apr and Oct for quiet roads and lower cabin rates.21 °C (70 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 11 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Somerset's best window: May–Sep for the lake; Apr and Oct for quiet roads and lower cabin rates.25 °C (77 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 12 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 54 °F (12 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Somerset's best window: May–Sep for the lake; Apr and Oct for quiet roads and lower cabin rates.29 °C (84 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 11 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 63 °F (17 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyGreatInside Somerset's best window: May–Sep for the lake; Apr and Oct for quiet roads and lower cabin rates.31 °C (88 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 11 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatInside Somerset's best window: May–Sep for the lake; Apr and Oct for quiet roads and lower cabin rates.31 °C (88 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 9 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 66 °F (19 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Somerset's best window: May–Sep for the lake; Apr and Oct for quiet roads and lower cabin rates.27 °C (81 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 8 rain days81 °F (27 °C) / 59 °F (15 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Somerset's best window: May–Sep for the lake; Apr and Oct for quiet roads and lower cabin rates.21 °C (70 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 8 rain days70 °F (21 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (May–Sep for the lake; Apr and Oct for quiet roads and lower cabin rates). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.15 °C (59 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 10 rain days59 °F (15 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (May–Sep for the lake; Apr and Oct for quiet roads and lower cabin rates). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.9 °C (48 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 11 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Somerset, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
May: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Night low
Apr: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
May: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 11 (better)
May: 12
Crowds
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 1
May: 1
April: Inside Somerset's best window: May–Sep for the lake; Apr and Oct for quiet roads and lower cabin rates.
May: Inside Somerset's best window: May–Sep for the lake; Apr and Oct for quiet roads and lower cabin rates.
Somerset: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.