When to go · Sandpoint
Sandpoint, month by month
The best months for Sandpoint: Jan, Feb, Mar, Jul, Aug, Sep. Months to avoid: Nov.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatInside Sandpoint's best window: Jul–Sep for the lake; Jan–Mar for skiing.1 °C (34 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 12 rain days34 °F (1 °C) / 19 °F (-7 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryGreatInside Sandpoint's best window: Jul–Sep for the lake; Jan–Mar for skiing.3 °C (37 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 10 rain days37 °F (3 °C) / 21 °F (-6 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGreatInside Sandpoint's best window: Jul–Sep for the lake; Jan–Mar for skiing.8 °C (46 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 11 rain days46 °F (8 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (Jul–Sep for the lake; Jan–Mar for skiing). Across United States: Good month for the Southwest, Washington cherry blossoms, the South; mountain roads still closed.13 °C (55 °F) / 1 °C (34 °F), 10 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 34 °F (1 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGoodOutside the best window (Jul–Sep for the lake; Jan–Mar for skiing). Across United States: Warm and green; Memorial Day (last Monday) opens the summer season; timed-entry systems start at some parks.19 °C (66 °F) / 5 °C (41 °F), 10 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 41 °F (5 °C), 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Jul–Sep for the lake; Jan–Mar for skiing). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.23 °C (73 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 9 rain days73 °F (23 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyGreatInside Sandpoint's best window: Jul–Sep for the lake; Jan–Mar for skiing.28 °C (82 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 5 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustGreatInside Sandpoint's best window: Jul–Sep for the lake; Jan–Mar for skiing.28 °C (82 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 5 rain days82 °F (28 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Sandpoint's best window: Jul–Sep for the lake; Jan–Mar for skiing.22 °C (72 °F) / 7 °C (45 °F), 6 rain days72 °F (22 °C) / 45 °F (7 °C), 6 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Jul–Sep for the lake; Jan–Mar for skiing). 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: Nov (wet, no snow yet), late Feb cold snaps.5 °C (41 °F) / -2 °C (28 °F), 13 rain days41 °F (5 °C) / 28 °F (-2 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Jul–Sep for the lake; Jan–Mar for skiing). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.1 °C (34 °F) / -6 °C (21 °F), 13 rain days34 °F (1 °C) / 21 °F (-6 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Sandpoint, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Great
Feb: Great
Daytime high
Jan: 1 °C (34 °F)34 °F (1 °C)
Feb: 3 °C (37 °F)37 °F (3 °C)
Night low
Jan: -7 °C (19 °F)19 °F (-7 °C)
Feb: -6 °C (21 °F)21 °F (-6 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 12
Feb: 10 (better)
Crowds
Jan: Low
Feb: Low
Prices
Jan: Low
Feb: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Feb: 1
January: Inside Sandpoint's best window: Jul–Sep for the lake; Jan–Mar for skiing.
February: Inside Sandpoint's best window: Jul–Sep for the lake; Jan–Mar for skiing.
Sandpoint: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.