The best times to visit Mountain Home for ideal weather are

May 7th to July 8th

or

July 30th to October 7th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Mountain Home Travel Info

Weather in Mountain Home

Temperature

Average temperatures in Mountain Home vary drastically. Considering humidity, temperatures feel cold for about half of the year and otherwise nice with a very low chance of rain or snow throughout the year. The area is somewhat temperate — in the 46th percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Mountain Home, the hottest months are July, August, and then June. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally mid July where highs are regularly around 97.2°F (36.2°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 60.7°F (15.9°C) at night.

Mountain Home Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Mountain Home Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Mountain Home Perceived Temperature (F)

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Mountain Home Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Mountain Home Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 36.9 28 21.2
Feb 46.6 35.4 26.9
Mar 56.8 42.9 31.3
Apr 63.6 48.4 34.8
May 74.3 58.3 42.9
Jun 84.7 68.2 51.8
Jul 96.2 78.4 60.5
Aug 93.6 75.7 58
Sep 83.9 65.3 48.8
Oct 67 51 38.2
Nov 49.9 37.6 28.1
Dec 38.2 29.2 21.6

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 2.7 -2.2 -6
Feb 8.1 1.9 -2.8
Mar 13.8 6.1 -0.4
Apr 17.6 9.1 1.6
May 23.5 14.6 6.1
Jun 29.3 20.1 11
Jul 35.7 25.8 15.8
Aug 34.2 24.3 14.4
Sep 28.8 18.5 9.3
Oct 19.4 10.6 3.4
Nov 9.9 3.1 -2.2
Dec 3.4 -1.6 -5.8

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Mountain Home are July, August, and then September. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around early July. For example, on the week of July 2nd there are no days of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in mid October with an average of 1 days of significant precipitation the week of October 15th.

When can you find snow in Mountain Home? Weather stations report a good amount of seasonal snow likely to be deepest around February, especially close to early January. The best time to ski (if at all) in Mountain Home is often around around December 3rd when fresh powder is deepest. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Mountain Home.

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Days with precipitation

Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Mountain Home (in).

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Snow depth

Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 7% 2.2 0.6
Feb 3% 2.6 0.3
Mar 8% 2 0.7
Apr 6% 0 0.5
May 7% 0 0.7
Jun 7% 0 0.6
Jul 1% 0 0.1
Aug 1% 0 0.1
Sep 3% 0 0.3
Oct 9% 0 1
Nov 6% 1.2 0.6
Dec 7% 2.1 1.2

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 7 5.6 1.5
Feb 3 6.6 0.8
Mar 8 5.1 1.8
Apr 6 0 1.3
May 7 0 1.8
Jun 7 0 1.5
Jul 1 0 0.3
Aug 1 0 0.3
Sep 3 0 0.8
Oct 9 0 2.5
Nov 6 3 1.5
Dec 7 5.3 3

 

Humidity and Wind

Mountain Home has some very humid months, with some very dry months. The least humid month is July (18.3% relative humidity), and the most humid month is January (78.9%).

Wind in Mountain Home is usually moderate. The windiest month is April, followed by March and May. April’s average wind speed of around 10.1 knots (11.6 MPH or 18.7 KPH) is considered “a gentle breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in early to mid April where average top sustained speeds reach 21.3 knots, which is considered a fresh breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Mountain Home.

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Avg. Relative Humidity

Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Max Sustained Wind
Average Daily Wind

Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 7.6 Gentle breeze 14.4 Significant breeze
Feb 8.7 Gentle breeze 16.6 Significant breeze
Mar 9.7 Gentle breeze 19.1 Significant breeze
Apr 10.1 Gentle breeze 20.4 Strong breeze
May 9.6 Gentle breeze 19.2 Significant breeze
Jun 8.9 Gentle breeze 18.3 Strong breeze
Jul 8.3 Gentle breeze 17.3 Significant breeze
Aug 7.8 Gentle breeze 16.7 Significant breeze
Sep 7.4 Gentle breeze 15.8 Significant breeze
Oct 7.7 Gentle breeze 15.9 Significant breeze
Nov 8.1 Gentle breeze 15.9 Significant breeze
Dec 8.8 Gentle breeze 16.6 Significant breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 78.9%
Feb 65.4%
Mar 49.5%
Apr 38.6%
May 33.3%
Jun 28.3%
Jul 18.3%
Aug 20.4%
Sep 26.4%
Oct 45.8%
Nov 64.8%
Dec 78.3%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Mountain Home?

Our best data indicates this area is generally safe. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are no travel advisories or warnings for the United States; exercise normal security precautions. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Dec 04, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Mountain Home, ID, US is July, followed by August and May. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Mountain Home in September. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 36.1 in September means 36.1% of the tourists vs. July.

 

 

Overall Mountain Home Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel moderately cold. Highs range from 79.1°F (26.2°C) and 49.2°F (9.6°C) with warmer temperatures in the later months. Rain is rare with roughly 2 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is the second busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have very comfortable weather with high temperatures that are quite warm. These months see the least precipitation with 0 to 2 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the busiest season for tourism in Mountain Home, so lodging and other accommodations may cost more than usual.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 86.3°F (30.2°C) and 44.3°F (6.8°C), which will feel chilly given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a normal amount: 1 to 3 days per month. Tourism is the slowest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be affordably priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is far too cold this time of year in Mountain Home to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 49.2°F (9.6°C) and 35.2°F (1.8°C). On average, it rains or snows a smalll amount: 1 to 2 times per month. These times of year are fairly slow with tourists.

 

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