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Best Time to Hike Long Path

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Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for Long Path, United States, based on 2-year climate normals.

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Month-by-month weather on Long Path

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 30°F-1°C 18°F-8°C 115 mm 10
February 36°F2°C 20°F-7°C 59 mm 8
March 47°F8°C 29°F-2°C 143 mm 12
April 55°F13°C 37°F3°C 120 mm 14
May 65°F18°C 48°F9°C 187 mm 15
June 75°F24°C 58°F14°C 83 mm 13
July 80°F27°C 63°F17°C 118 mm 14
August 74°F23°C 59°F15°C 114 mm 12
September 69°F21°C 53°F12°C 53 mm 7
October 59°F15°C 43°F6°C 91 mm 8
November 46°F8°C 33°F1°C 76 mm 8
December 33°F0°C 19°F-7°C 115 mm 13

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 Long Path are September. Expect daytime highs around 70°F21°C and nights near 54°F12°C.

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

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