Best Time to Visit Red Mountain for Backpacking – August Scores 97/100

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Backpacking Potential

97/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

August, July, September

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Weather

-6°C – 16°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Red Mountain

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	22Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	-5°	-3°	127	15.9	83%	shoulder
February	27Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-4°	-1°	97	13.6	85%	shoulder
March	36Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	-1°	3°	110	15.7	71%	shoulder
April	45Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	3°	8°	78	12.3	64%	shoulder
May	51Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	8°	14°	82	12.3	61%	shoulder
June	73Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	17°	97	13.5	61%	shoulder
July	96Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	22°	52	8.9	50%	shoulder
August	97Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	22°	37	7.8	47%	dry
September	75Good Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	11°	17°	48	9	58%	dry
October	42Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	4°	8°	82	12.5	71%	shoulder
November	19Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	-3°	0°	128	15.7	90%	shoulder
December	19Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	-6°	-3°	137	16.7	87%	shoulder