When to go · Stowe
Stowe, month by month
The best months for Stowe: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Apr, May, Nov.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatInside Stowe's best window: Jan–Mar (ski), late Sep–mid Oct (foliage).-3 °C (27 °F) / -14 °C (7 °F), 14 rain days27 °F (-3 °C) / 7 °F (-14 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryGreatInside Stowe's best window: Jan–Mar (ski), late Sep–mid Oct (foliage).-1 °C (30 °F) / -13 °C (9 °F), 12 rain days30 °F (-1 °C) / 9 °F (-13 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGreatInside Stowe's best window: Jan–Mar (ski), late Sep–mid Oct (foliage).4 °C (39 °F) / -7 °C (19 °F), 13 rain days39 °F (4 °C) / 19 °F (-7 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (mud season, lifts and trails closed), late Oct–Nov.12 °C (54 °F) / 0 °C (32 °F), 13 rain days54 °F (12 °C) / 32 °F (0 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (mud season, lifts and trails closed), late Oct–Nov.19 °C (66 °F) / 6 °C (43 °F), 13 rain days66 °F (19 °C) / 43 °F (6 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGoodOutside the best window (Jan–Mar (ski), late Sep–mid Oct (foliage)). Across United States: Rockies and northern parks open; desert heat builds; hurricane season starts. Book parks months ahead.24 °C (75 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 13 rain days75 °F (24 °C) / 52 °F (11 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyMixedOutside the best window (Jan–Mar (ski), late Sep–mid Oct (foliage)). Across United States: Peak season: parks full, 4 July crowds, 40 °C (104 °F)+ in the desert, humid East. Alaska and the Pacific Northwest are at their best.Outside the best window (Jan–Mar (ski), late Sep–mid Oct (foliage)). Across United States: Peak season: parks full, 4 July crowds, 104 °F (40 °C)+ in the desert, humid East. Alaska and the Pacific Northwest are at their best.26 °C (79 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 12 rain days79 °F (26 °C) / 57 °F (14 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustMixedOutside the best window (Jan–Mar (ski), late Sep–mid Oct (foliage)). Across United States: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.25 °C (77 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 12 rain days77 °F (25 °C) / 55 °F (13 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Stowe's best window: Jan–Mar (ski), late Sep–mid Oct (foliage).20 °C (68 °F) / 8 °C (46 °F), 11 rain days68 °F (20 °C) / 46 °F (8 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Stowe's best window: Jan–Mar (ski), late Sep–mid Oct (foliage).13 °C (55 °F) / 2 °C (36 °F), 12 rain days55 °F (13 °C) / 36 °F (2 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (mud season, lifts and trails closed), late Oct–Nov.6 °C (43 °F) / -3 °C (27 °F), 14 rain days43 °F (6 °C) / 27 °F (-3 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Jan–Mar (ski), late Sep–mid Oct (foliage)). 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), 15 rain days30 °F (-1 °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 Stowe, 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: 14
Feb: 12 (better)
Crowds
Jan: Low
Feb: Low
Prices
Jan: Low
Feb: Medium
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Feb: 1
January: Inside Stowe's best window: Jan–Mar (ski), late Sep–mid Oct (foliage).
February: Inside Stowe's best window: Jan–Mar (ski), late Sep–mid Oct (foliage).
Stowe: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.