Several friends have asked about the best time of year to come visit. Here’s a quick overview.
- Great dining year round. Several options within walking distance.
- The Boise River and paved Boise Greenbelt trail are only a few hundred feet from our house.
- Daily walks or biking on the trail are very relaxing and beautiful.
- The regional landscape looks the best from April to October (green/lush).
- Coffee and/or drinks on our patio are best from April to September.
- Outdoor activities are 15 mins away year-round (hiking, biking).
- Floating the Boise River is typical from early July until Labor Day (early Sept).
- Fly fishing is available year round.
- Winter activities (Snowboarding/Skiing) are best Jan to early March.
- Exploring the region (McCall, Sun Valley, Stanley) on a day trip or 1-2 night stay are a lot of fun.
- River Rafting (mild to adventurous) is available on many regional rivers, as close as 45 mins away.
Your Accommodations
- Your home base would the the entire 2nd floor of our home (~300ft2)
- You’ll have a King size bed and en-suite bathroom.
- You have your own upstairs balcony.
- You can come and go as you want, borrow a car if you’d like some time alone, we don’t mind!
Jan / Feb
- Avg temps are 25-40F in Jan, 30-45F in Feb
- Decent skiing 45mins away at Bogus Basin, even better skiing 2 hours away at Brundage.
- Most snow falls in December & January, with sporadic dumps in February-March.
- Lots of sunny, crisp days, but also some gray days.
- If it snows here in the valley, it usually doesn’t stick around but a few days before melting.
March / April
- Avg temps are 35-55F in Mar, 40-65F in Apr
- Cool mornings and evenings, lots of hiking, mountain biking within 20 minutes.
- Spring skiing is still available most years. Bogus Basin usually closes in April.
- Trees become full and grass greens up, much prettier time of year.
- Afternoons on the patio are relaxing.
May / June
- Avg temps are 50-70F in May, 55-80F in June
- Concerts season kicks in and the Outlaw Field pulls some really good talent.
- Coffee and/or drinks on the patio are recommended daily.
- Snow clears up on the mountains by end of May.
July / August
- Avg temps are 60-95F in Jul, 65-95F in August
- Comfortable mornings and evenings. Can be hot in the afternoons at times (~100).
- Bogus basin is usually 10 degrees cooler. McCall or other mountain towns also allow escaping the heat.
- Floating the Boise River is a lot of fun and cools things way down.
- Coffee and/or drinks on the patio are recommended daily.
- These are the most popular months for outdoor activities. Rafting, tubing, hiking, biking.
- There are sporadic fires in CA and OR than can blow smoke this way. During the worst days, we usually stay inside or drive somewhere clear (McCall, etc.).
Sept / Oct
- Avg temps are 50-80F in Sep, 40-65F in Oct
- Autumn is crisp and clear. Fires are gone.
- Coffee and/or drinks on the patio are recommended daily.
- Leaves change/drop in early to mid October.
Nov / Dec
- Avg temps are 35-50F in Nov, 25-40F in Dec
- Winter is somewhat mild. Snow covers the mountains starting in Mid-November.
- Bogus Basin often opens at the end of Nov, but most snow accumulates in December and January.
Our Availability Calendar
This will give you a rough idea of when we are around.