Ready-made plans

Custom planning is temporarily unavailable for this route. Ready-made plans are still available.

Best Time for Idaho: Boise, Stanley & the Sawtooths

Last updated: 2026-09-20

Preferred months for this journey: July, August, September. Check the seasonal notes before choosing your dates.

The Ponderosa Pine and Sawtooth scenic byways, Redfish Lake and public town stops form the baseline. Check Idaho 511, wildfire, smoke, forest restrictions, trail status and early snow; rafting, boats, hot springs, lifts and guided activities remain optional.

Month	Low	High	Rain	Daylight
January	−10.8°C	−1.5°C	70 mm	9.1 h	❄
February	−10.0°C	−0.3°C	52 mm	10.2 h	❄
March	−5.9°C	4.2°C	67 mm	11.6 h	❄
April	−2.5°C	9.1°C	48 mm	13.2 h	❄
May	2.7°C	15.8°C	47 mm	14.5 h	❄
June	7.2°C	21.5°C	31 mm	15.2 h
July	12.9°C	28.6°C	12 mm	14.9 h
August	11.9°C	27.4°C	12 mm	13.8 h
September	6.9°C	21.5°C	23 mm	12.3 h
October	0.1°C	12.3°C	40 mm	10.8 h	❄
November	−5.6°C	3.9°C	58 mm	9.4 h	❄
December	−10.8°C	−1.7°C	90 mm	8.8 h	❄