When to go · Houghton-Hancock
Houghton-Hancock, month by month
The best months for Houghton-Hancock: Jan, Feb, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. Months to avoid: Apr, Nov.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatInside Houghton-Hancock's best window: Jun–Sep for the lakeshore and mine tours; Jan–Feb for snow and Winter Carnival.-4 °C (25 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 14 rain days25 °F (-4 °C) / 9 °F (-13 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryGreatInside Houghton-Hancock's best window: Jun–Sep for the lakeshore and mine tours; Jan–Feb for snow and Winter Carnival.-3 °C (27 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 11 rain days27 °F (-3 °C) / 9 °F (-13 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for the lakeshore and mine tours; Jan–Feb for snow and Winter Carnival). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.2 °C (36 °F) / -8 °C (18 °F), 10 rain days36 °F (2 °C) / 18 °F (-8 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov and Apr (mud, mixed weather, some seasonal closures).9 °C (48 °F) / -1 °C (30 °F), 10 rain days48 °F (9 °C) / 30 °F (-1 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for the lakeshore and mine tours; Jan–Feb for snow and Winter Carnival). Across United States: Warm and green; Memorial Day (last Monday) opens the summer season; timed-entry systems start at some parks.17 °C (63 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 11 rain days63 °F (17 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Houghton-Hancock's best window: Jun–Sep for the lakeshore and mine tours; Jan–Feb for snow and Winter Carnival.22 °C (72 °F) / 10 °C (50 °F), 11 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 50 °F (10 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyGreatInside Houghton-Hancock's best window: Jun–Sep for the lakeshore and mine tours; Jan–Feb for snow and Winter Carnival.25 °C (77 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 10 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatInside Houghton-Hancock's best window: Jun–Sep for the lakeshore and mine tours; Jan–Feb for snow and Winter Carnival.24 °C (75 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 10 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Houghton-Hancock's best window: Jun–Sep for the lakeshore and mine tours; Jan–Feb for snow and Winter Carnival.19 °C (66 °F) / 9 °C (48 °F), 11 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 48 °F (9 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for the lakeshore and mine tours; Jan–Feb for snow and Winter Carnival). Across United States: Best all-round month: New England foliage, desert parks, cooler cities. High roads start closing late in the month.12 °C (54 °F) / 3 °C (37 °F), 13 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 37 °F (3 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Nov and Apr (mud, mixed weather, some seasonal closures).4 °C (39 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 13 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Jun–Sep for the lakeshore and mine tours; Jan–Feb for snow and Winter Carnival). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.-2 °C (28 °F) / -10 °C (14 °F), 15 rain days28 °F (-2 °C) / 14 °F (-10 °C), 15 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Houghton-Hancock, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Great
Feb: Great
Daytime high
Jan: -4 °C (25 °F)25 °F (-4 °C)
Feb: -3 °C (27 °F)27 °F (-3 °C)
Night low
Jan: -13 °C (9 °F)9 °F (-13 °C)
Feb: -13 °C (9 °F)9 °F (-13 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 14
Feb: 11 (better)
Crowds
Jan: Low
Feb: Low
Prices
Jan: Low
Feb: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Feb: 1
January: Inside Houghton-Hancock's best window: Jun–Sep for the lakeshore and mine tours; Jan–Feb for snow and Winter Carnival.
February: Inside Houghton-Hancock's best window: Jun–Sep for the lakeshore and mine tours; Jan–Feb for snow and Winter Carnival.
Houghton-Hancock: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.