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Best Time to Hike Benton MacKaye Trail

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Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for Benton MacKaye Trail, United States, based on 2-year climate normals.

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Month-by-month weather on Benton MacKaye Trail

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 45°F7°C 28°F-2°C 154 mm 12
February 57°F14°C 38°F3°C 125 mm 12
March 62°F17°C 42°F6°C 121 mm 8
April 69°F20°C 50°F10°C 121 mm 12
May 73°F23°C 58°F14°C 139 mm 20
June 82°F28°C 64°F18°C 71 mm 16
July 85°F30°C 69°F20°C 87 mm 19
August 83°F28°C 65°F18°C 66 mm 15
September 78°F25°C 61°F16°C 143 mm 16
October 70°F21°C 51°F11°C 49 mm 6
November 61°F16°C 44°F7°C 74 mm 10
December 52°F11°C 36°F2°C 93 mm 12

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 Benton MacKaye Trail are October, November. Expect daytime highs around 66°F19°C and nights near 48°F9°C.

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

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