When to go · Sun Valley
Sun Valley, month by month
The best months for Sun Valley: Jan, Feb, Mar, Jul, Aug, Sep. Months to avoid: Apr, May, Nov.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatInside Sun Valley's best window: Jan–Mar (ski), Jul–Sep (hike, bike, fish).0 °C / -12 °C, 9 rain days32 °F / 10 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryGreatInside Sun Valley's best window: Jan–Mar (ski), Jul–Sep (hike, bike, fish).3 °C / -10 °C, 8 rain days37 °F / 14 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGreatInside Sun Valley's best window: Jan–Mar (ski), Jul–Sep (hike, bike, fish).8 °C / -6 °C, 8 rain days46 °F / 21 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Apr–May and Nov (mud season, lifts and trails closed).13 °C / -2 °C, 7 rain days55 °F / 28 °F, 7 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Apr–May and Nov (mud season, lifts and trails closed).18 °C / 2 °C, 8 rain days64 °F / 36 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Jan–Mar (ski), Jul–Sep (hike, bike, fish)). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.24 °C / 6 °C, 6 rain days75 °F / 43 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyGreatInside Sun Valley's best window: Jan–Mar (ski), Jul–Sep (hike, bike, fish).29 °C / 9 °C, 4 rain days84 °F / 48 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatInside Sun Valley's best window: Jan–Mar (ski), Jul–Sep (hike, bike, fish).29 °C / 9 °C, 4 rain days84 °F / 48 °F, 4 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Sun Valley's best window: Jan–Mar (ski), Jul–Sep (hike, bike, fish).23 °C / 4 °C, 5 rain days73 °F / 39 °F, 5 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Jan–Mar (ski), Jul–Sep (hike, bike, fish)). Across United States: Best all-round month: New England foliage, desert parks, cooler cities. High roads start closing late in the month.15 °C / -1 °C, 6 rain days59 °F / 30 °F, 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Apr–May and Nov (mud season, lifts and trails closed).5 °C / -7 °C, 8 rain days41 °F / 19 °F, 8 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Jan–Mar (ski), Jul–Sep (hike, bike, fish)). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.0 °C / -12 °C, 9 rain days32 °F / 10 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday