North America · Month-by-month weather, seasons and what to do — from Noura's Destination Finder.
🟢 Peak season · 🟠 Shoulder · ⚪ Off-peak
Average temperatures, sunshine and the feel of each month. Getting the timing right is half of a great trip.
| Month | Avg °F | Sun | Rain | Season | What it's like |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3–21°F | 3h | High Snow (35") | Peak | Deep-freeze winter wonderland, snowbound and magical for skiers and snow lovers. |
| February | 4–25°F | 4h | High Snow (29") | Peak | Bitter cold but festival-charged, the height of Carnaval and winter-city energy. |
| March | 16–35°F | 5h | High Snow (22") | Shoulder | Still snowy and cold, but longer days bring spring skiing and sugar-shack season. |
| April | 29–49°F | 6h | Moderate (94mm) | Off-Peak | Muddy thaw season, chilly and grey as snow melts and the cities shake off winter. |
| May | 42–66°F | 7h | Moderate (92mm) | Shoulder | Fresh and green at last, with blooming gardens and reopening terraces. |
| June | 51–74°F | 8h | High (115mm) | Peak | Warm, long-lit days kick off festival season with jazz, racing and national pride. |
| July | 57–79°F | 8h | High (119mm) | Peak | Warm, sunny and buzzing, the peak of summer with back-to-back mega festivals. |
| August | 55–77°F | 7h | Moderate (109mm) | Peak | Warm and lively summer days, still festival-packed with balmy riverside evenings. |
| September | 47–69°F | 6h | High (111mm) | Shoulder | Crisp, golden early autumn with thinning crowds and the first colors in the hills. |
| October | 36–55°F | 4h | High (116mm) | Peak | Blazing fall foliage and cool, cozy days make this the region's most beautiful month. |
| November | 25–41°F | 3h | Moderate (91mm) | Off-Peak | Grey, cold and bare as the first snow flies and the cities await the holidays. |
| December | 12–28°F | 3h | High Snow (35") | Peak | Snowy, glittering and festive, a storybook holiday city dusted white. |
Data cross-referenced from climate and flight sources; conditions vary year to year.
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