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Vail

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Vail

United States
Best timeDec–Mar
Set inUnited States
In season~32°F high
Climate
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Climate

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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).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

9–77°F
CurrencyUSD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC-05:00
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Map showing the location of Vail
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Sep. Go in Aug, Oct for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightSep · 66%
WarmestJul · 77°F
WettestMar
Best windowDec–Mar
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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

Seven Back Bowls, 5,300 acres, and the largest single-mountain ski area in the United States.

Best time to visit

Aim for Dec–Mar, the 4 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

California Zephyr
13 mi away
Aspen
39 mi away
Aspen Snowmass
39 mi away
Maroon Bells
51 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Vail?

The best time to visit Vail is December–March, in United States.

Where is Vail?

Vail is in United States.

What is Vail known for?

Seven Back Bowls, 5,300 acres, and the largest single-mountain ski area in the United States.

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