Month |
Weather Conditions |
Trail Accessibility |
Considerations |
---|---|---|---|
January
|
Cool (5–7 °C), rainy, occasional showers
|
Trails: mostly open (wet & muddy)
|
Low daylight; rain gear essential; winter trail drainage issues
|
February
|
Cool (6–8 °C), rainy
|
Trails open; muddy & slippery sections
|
Better deals, off-season; winter gear advised
|
March
|
Warming (8–12 °C), showers reduce later month
|
Trails generally open; some runoff
|
Spring rain; midges emerge; fewer crowds
|
April
|
Mild (12–14 °C), moderate rain
|
Trails open; possible closure in high elevations
|
Cherry blossoms; spring blooms; trail washouts possible
|
May
|
Mild (14–17 °C), rainfall tapering off
|
Trails open; camps operational; high-elevation snow patches
|
Ideal for spring hikes; prepare for occasional rain
|
June
|
Warm (17–20 °C), dry
|
Excellent; peak trail accessibility
|
Peak visitor season begins; moderate crowding
|
July
|
Warm (19–22 °C), driest
|
Best conditions; all trails & camps open
|
High demand; permits & bookings required
|
August
|
Warmest (20–22 °C), very dry
|
Ideal hiking and camping conditions
|
Peak season continues; book early
|
September
|
Cooling (17–19 °C), increasing showers
|
Trails generally open; some site closures late month
|
Shoulder season; fewer people; variable weather
|
October
|
Cool (12–15 °C), rain returns
|
Trails open; damp/slippy; check closures
|
Fall colors; hiking best in early October
|
November
|
Cool (8–11 °C), rainy & cloudy
|
Trails mostly open; muddy; winter prep advised
|
Off-season; winter gear; shorter daylight
|
December
|
Cool (5–8 °C), rainy; occasional snow on peaks
|
Trails open in low areas; higher terrain icy
|
Winter safety critical; fewer visitors
|