Best time to visit Challis, ID

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Challis runs from May through September — 5 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
29.2°F
Low
10.7°F
Precip
0.41 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 0m

February Cold
High
36.7°F
Low
17.0°F
Precip
0.36 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 10h 13m

March Cool
High
49.2°F
Low
25.5°F
Precip
0.46 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 11h 41m

April Cool
High
56.8°F
Low
31.2°F
Precip
0.52 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 13h 15m

May Good
High
66.8°F
Low
40.0°F
Precip
0.93 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 36m

June Good
High
75.5°F
Low
46.3°F
Precip
0.93 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 15h 18m

July Good
High
86.9°F
Low
51.7°F
Precip
0.42 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 15h 2m

August Good
High
84.9°F
Low
49.9°F
Precip
0.45 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 52m

September Good
High
74.5°F
Low
42.0°F
Precip
0.85 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 12h 17m

October Cool
High
58.5°F
Low
31.6°F
Precip
0.56 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 43m

November Cold
High
40.5°F
Low
20.6°F
Precip
0.52 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 20m

December Cold
High
28.8°F
Low
10.8°F
Precip
0.52 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 8h 39m

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