When to go · Bethel
Bethel, month by month
The best months for Bethel: Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. Months to avoid: Apr, May, Nov.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatInside Bethel's best window: Jan–Mar for skiing; Jun–Sep for hiking and Grafton Notch.-3 °C (27 °F) / -14 °C (7 °F), 10 rain days27 °F (-3 °C) / 7 °F (-14 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryGreatInside Bethel's best window: Jan–Mar for skiing; Jun–Sep for hiking and Grafton Notch.-1 °C (30 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 9 rain days30 °F (-1 °C) / 9 °F (-13 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGreatInside Bethel's best window: Jan–Mar for skiing; Jun–Sep for hiking and Grafton Notch.4 °C (39 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 10 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 19 °F (-7 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (mud season, lifts and trails closed), Nov (between seasons).11 °C (52 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 11 rain days52 °F (11 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (mud season, lifts and trails closed), Nov (between seasons).18 °C (64 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 12 rain days64 °F (18 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Bethel's best window: Jan–Mar for skiing; Jun–Sep for hiking and Grafton Notch.23 °C (73 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 12 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyGreatInside Bethel's best window: Jan–Mar for skiing; Jun–Sep for hiking and Grafton Notch.26 °C (79 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 11 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatInside Bethel's best window: Jan–Mar for skiing; Jun–Sep for hiking and Grafton Notch.25 °C (77 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 10 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Bethel's best window: Jan–Mar for skiing; Jun–Sep for hiking and Grafton Notch.20 °C (68 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 9 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Jan–Mar for skiing; Jun–Sep for hiking and Grafton Notch). Across United States: Best all-round month: New England foliage, desert parks, cooler cities. High roads start closing late in the month.13 °C (55 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 10 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (mud season, lifts and trails closed), Nov (between seasons).6 °C (43 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 11 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Jan–Mar for skiing; Jun–Sep for hiking and Grafton Notch). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.-1 °C (30 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 11 rain days30 °F (-1 °C) / 14 °F (-10 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Bethel, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Great
Feb: Great
Daytime high
Jan: -3 °C (27 °F)27 °F (-3 °C)
Feb: -1 °C (30 °F)30 °F (-1 °C)
Night low
Jan: -14 °C (7 °F)7 °F (-14 °C)
Feb: -13 °C (9 °F)9 °F (-13 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 10
Feb: 9 (better)
Crowds
Jan: Low
Feb: Low
Prices
Jan: Low
Feb: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Feb: 1
January: Inside Bethel's best window: Jan–Mar for skiing; Jun–Sep for hiking and Grafton Notch.
February: Inside Bethel's best window: Jan–Mar for skiing; Jun–Sep for hiking and Grafton Notch.
Bethel: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.