Best Time to Visit Alta for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

62/100

Suboptimal

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

July, May, June

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

-16°C – 11°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Alta?

The best time to visit Alta for backpacking is July, May, June, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Alta

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	28Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	-16°	-11°	68	20.8	100%	shoulder
February	30Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	-15°	-10°	58	17.4	94%	shoulder
March	33Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	-11°	-6°	63	17	83%	shoulder
April	39Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	-5°	-1°	44	15.1	75%	dry
May	45Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	1°	6°	53	14.4	66%	shoulder
June	41Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	8°	12°	67	15.3	67%	shoulder
July	62Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	11°	16°	82	15.6	70%	shoulder
August	40Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	9°	13°	79	16.4	75%	shoulder
September	32Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	4°	7°	67	17.1	77%	shoulder
October	29Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	-3°	0°	76	18.6	81%	shoulder
November	26Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	-10°	-6°	62	18.6	89%	shoulder
December	28Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	-14°	-9°	78	19.8	100%	shoulder