Temperatures are cooler in northern New England (Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine), than in the south (Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island), and even cooler at higher elevations than along the coasts.

Spring and summer arrive earlier in the south, autumn and winter in the north.

January

Except for New Year's Day and Martin Luther King Day, January is quiet—but not the ski resorts. More...

February

Ski areas are packed on Presidents' Day, as are flights to warmer destinations. More...

March

Last big snows, lots of skiing, then "mud time" and tapping maple trees of sap to make maple syrup. More...

April

Patriots' Day, Easter (many years) and universities' "spring break" are important as the weather warms and blossoms appear. More...

May

Many seasonal tourist services open for business, the weather gets milder and pleasant (but always unpredictable) and Memorial Day signals the official start of the summer tourism season. More...

June

Days are long, school is still in session, so New England's attractions are uncrowded until late June. Weather is mild. Good month to visit! More...

July

Independence Day (July 4th) sees the tourist season in full swing. Prices climb to their highest and reservations are necessary for many services. More...

August

The height of the tourism season continues through August to Labor Day. More...

September

Labor Day is the end of the summer vacation season, though most attractions are open through September. Good time to visit! Foliage season begins. More...

October

New England's glory: fall foliage season at its best, culminating on Columbus Day. Every inn, motel and B&B room in the countryside is reserved well in advance. The last day of the month is Hallowe'en. More...

November

Many inns and seasonal attractions close after Columbus Day (mid-Oct), so November is a slow month for travel. The foliage crowds have departed and the ski crowds have yet to arrive. With luck, we may get Indian summer. Then, Thanksgiving is the biggest travel holiday of the entire year. More...

December

Ski resorts open. Early December is slow (and cheap) for travel, but mid-month the "holiday season" begins and it's frantic through New Year's Day. More...

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