When to visit Stowe without the crowds
Stowe (Vermont, United States) is calmest in March, April and May: fewer people and better prices. It gets busiest in January, September, October and December. Below is every month with crowds, temperatures and festivals.
Best months
Jun & Nov
When everyone heads home
The second half of October.
Tip
April and November are mud season: cheap and quiet, though some trails close.
Month by month
| Month | Crowds | Avg. high | Festivals & holidays |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4/5 · busy | -3 °C (27 °F) | Ski season (Dec–Mar), New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| February | 3/5 · moderate | 0 °C (31 °F) | Presidents Day |
| March | 2/5 · calm | 4 °C (40 °F) | |
| April | 1/5 · calm | 11 °C (52 °F) | |
| May | 2/5 · calm | 19 °C (66 °F) | Memorial Day |
| June | 3/5 · moderate | 24 °C (74 °F) | Juneteenth National Independence Day |
| July | 3/5 · moderate | 26 °C (80 °F) | Independence Day |
| August | 3/5 · moderate | 25 °C (77 °F) | |
| September | 4/5 · busy | 22 °C (71 °F) | Labour Day |
| October | 4/5 · busy | 15 °C (58 °F) | Fall foliage (late Sep–Oct) |
| November | 3/5 · moderate | 6 °C (42 °F) | Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day |
| December | 4/5 · busy | 0 °C (32 °F) | Christmas Day |
Crowds are a relative index for each place: 1 is its calmest month and 5 its busiest. Temperatures: Copernicus ERA5, 2016–2025 average. How it works
Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to visit Stowe without the crowds?
The calmest month is usually April (crowds 1/5). In April the average high is 11 °C (52 °F). All the calm months: March, April and May.
When is Stowe most crowded?
The busiest season is January, September, October and December. The second half of October.
What is the weather like in Stowe?
Average highs range from -3 °C (27 °F) in January to 26 °C (80 °F) in July, from Copernicus ERA5 (2016–2025).
What festivals are there in Stowe?
The main ones: Ski season (Dec–Mar) (January); Fall foliage (late Sep–Oct) (October).