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Best Time to Hike Alum Cave Trail

wb_sunny Best from October to October
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Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for Alum Cave Trail, United States, based on 2-year climate normals.

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Month-by-month weather on Alum Cave Trail

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 33°F0°C 16°F-9°C 142 mm 15
February 45°F7°C 26°F-3°C 151 mm 12
March 50°F10°C 31°F-1°C 141 mm 12
April 56°F14°C 39°F4°C 140 mm 13
May 62°F16°C 47°F8°C 127 mm 21
June 70°F21°C 54°F12°C 84 mm 19
July 73°F23°C 58°F14°C 112 mm 23
August 70°F21°C 55°F13°C 70 mm 20
September 65°F18°C 51°F10°C 185 mm 19
October 58°F15°C 41°F5°C 54 mm 9
November 49°F10°C 33°F1°C 88 mm 14
December 41°F5°C 25°F-4°C 107 mm 16

Highlighted rows are the recommended hiking window. Climate normals via Open-Meteo (2-year average). Mountain weather varies — always check a live forecast before you set off.

When to go

The best months to hike Alum Cave Trail are October. Expect daytime highs around 59°F15°C and nights near 41°F5°C.

Pack flexible layers and a reliable rain shell — conditions can shift quickly in the mountains.

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