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Best Time to Hike Skyline Divide Trail

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

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Month-by-month weather on Skyline Divide Trail

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 29°F-2°C 15°F-9°C 271 mm 16
February 27°F-3°C 14°F-10°C 257 mm 18
March 32°F0°C 20°F-7°C 293 mm 20
April 35°F2°C 21°F-6°C 186 mm 16
May 41°F5°C 27°F-3°C 144 mm 17
June 50°F10°C 35°F2°C 138 mm 14
July 62°F16°C 45°F7°C 45 mm 5
August 60°F16°C 45°F7°C 146 mm 16
September 58°F14°C 42°F6°C 89 mm 9
October 41°F5°C 28°F-2°C 336 mm 21
November 31°F-1°C 21°F-6°C 365 mm 22
December 31°F-1°C 21°F-6°C 513 mm 24

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 Skyline Divide Trail are July. Expect daytime highs around 61°F16°C and nights near 45°F7°C.

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

Skyline Divide Trail

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