Legendary trek

Lake Placid

Lake Placid, New York, United States

Best timeJan–Feb & Jul–Oct

In season~68°F high

Climate9–77°F

Nearest airportSLK

CurrencyUSD

LanguageEnglish

TimezoneUTC-05:00

On the map

Map showing the location of Lake Placid

Directions (Google Maps) →

Historical monthly weather

Sunny share of daylightJul · 44%

WarmestJul · 77°F

WettestJun

Best windowJan–Feb & Jul–Oct

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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Two Winter Olympics in a High Peaks village, with 46 summits to collect around it.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Jan–Feb & Jul–Oct. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

The route

Nearest airport is SLK.

Pairs well with

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Lake Placid?

The best time to visit Lake Placid is January–February & July–October, in Lake Placid, New York, United States.

Where is Lake Placid?

Lake Placid is in Lake Placid, New York, United States. The nearest major airport is SLK.

What is Lake Placid known for?

Two Winter Olympics in a High Peaks village, with 46 summits to collect around it.

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