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Best Time to Hike Catoctin National Recreation Trail

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Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for Catoctin National Recreation Trail, United States, based on 2-year climate normals.

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Month-by-month weather on Catoctin National Recreation Trail

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 33°F1°C 21°F-6°C 92 mm 9
February 41°F5°C 26°F-4°C 52 mm 7
March 54°F12°C 35°F1°C 102 mm 8
April 62°F17°C 44°F7°C 96 mm 14
May 69°F20°C 53°F12°C 167 mm 17
June 81°F27°C 63°F17°C 108 mm 12
July 85°F30°C 67°F20°C 104 mm 13
August 79°F26°C 62°F17°C 98 mm 12
September 73°F23°C 58°F14°C 83 mm 11
October 63°F17°C 46°F8°C 38 mm 7
November 51°F11°C 37°F3°C 48 mm 10
December 38°F3°C 25°F-4°C 75 mm 9

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 Catoctin National Recreation Trail are October. Expect daytime highs around 63°F17°C and nights near 46°F8°C.

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

Catoctin National Recreation Trail

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