When to go · Mount Washington Alpine Resort

Mount Washington Alpine Resort in May

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov and Apr–May (thin or closed snow, mud season); check snow reports before booking.

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) / 0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C); average high / low
Rain days: 13
Crowds: Medium; Canada overall
Prices: Medium; Canada overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Mount Washington Alpine Resort

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov and Apr–May (thin or closed snow, mud season); check snow reports before booking.

May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

Mount Washington Alpine ResortHighs around 9 °C (48 °F), lows around 0 °C (32 °F), rain on about 13 daysHighs around 48 °F (9 °C), lows around 32 °F (0 °C), rain on about 13 days

Canada overall: Victoria Day weekend opens the season; Rockies lakes still frozen at altitude.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Mount Washington Alpine Resort, side by side.

First month

Second month

May: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov and Apr–May (thin or closed snow, mud season); check snow reports before booking.

January: Inside Mount Washington Alpine Resort's best window: Dec–Mar for snow; Jul–Sep for hiking and biking.

Mount Washington Alpine Resort: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.