When to go · Stowe
Stowe, month by month
The best months for Stowe: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Apr, May, Nov.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatInside Stowe's best window: Jan–Mar (ski), late Sep–mid Oct (foliage).-3 °C / -14 °C, 14 rain days27 °F / 7 °F, 14 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryGreatInside Stowe's best window: Jan–Mar (ski), late Sep–mid Oct (foliage).-1 °C / -13 °C, 12 rain days30 °F / 9 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGreatInside Stowe's best window: Jan–Mar (ski), late Sep–mid Oct (foliage).4 °C / -7 °C, 13 rain days39 °F / 19 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (mud season, lifts and trails closed), late Oct–Nov.12 °C / 0 °C, 13 rain days54 °F / 32 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (mud season, lifts and trails closed), late Oct–Nov.19 °C / 6 °C, 13 rain days66 °F / 43 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Jan–Mar (ski), late Sep–mid Oct (foliage)). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.24 °C / 11 °C, 13 rain days75 °F / 52 °F, 13 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyMixedOutside the best window (Jan–Mar (ski), late Sep–mid Oct (foliage)). 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.Outside the best window (Jan–Mar (ski), late Sep–mid Oct (foliage)). Across United States: Peak season: parks full, 4 July crowds, 104 °F+ in the desert, humid East. Alaska and the Pacific Northwest are at their best.26 °C / 14 °C, 12 rain days79 °F / 57 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustMixedOutside the best window (Jan–Mar (ski), late Sep–mid Oct (foliage)). Across United States: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.25 °C / 13 °C, 12 rain days77 °F / 55 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Stowe's best window: Jan–Mar (ski), late Sep–mid Oct (foliage).20 °C / 8 °C, 11 rain days68 °F / 46 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Stowe's best window: Jan–Mar (ski), late Sep–mid Oct (foliage).13 °C / 2 °C, 12 rain days55 °F / 36 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (mud season, lifts and trails closed), late Oct–Nov.6 °C / -3 °C, 14 rain days43 °F / 27 °F, 14 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Jan–Mar (ski), late Sep–mid Oct (foliage)). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.-1 °C / -10 °C, 15 rain days30 °F / 14 °F, 15 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday