Destination

Sun Valley

Q: When is the best time to visit Sun Valley?

The best time to visit Sun Valley is Jan–Feb & Jul–Sep, in Sun Valley, Idaho, United States.

Sun Valley, Idaho, United States

Best timeJan–Feb & Jul–Sep

Set inSun Valley, Idaho, United States

In season~77°F high

Climate14–82°F

Nearest airportSUN

CurrencyUSD

LanguageEnglish

TimezoneUTC-05:00

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

On the map

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Historical monthly weather

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

Sunny share of daylightJul · 71%

WarmestJul · 82°F

WettestMay

Best windowJan–Feb & Jul–Sep

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

America's first destination ski resort, still with the best groomed pitch in the West.

Best time to visit

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

Pairs well with

Stanley

46 mi away

Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Sun Valley?

The best time to visit Sun Valley is January–February & July–September, in Sun Valley, Idaho, United States.

Where is Sun Valley?

Sun Valley is in Sun Valley, Idaho, United States. The nearest major airport is SUN.

What is Sun Valley known for?

America's first destination ski resort, still with the best groomed pitch in the West.