Winthrop Travel Guide
City Western-themed town in Methow Valley, outdoor gateway
In Washington’s Methow Valley, Winthrop draws visitors for its Old West-style downtown, Methow River access, and Methow Trails for cross-country skiing and hiking. Nearby trailheads reach the North Cascades; local breweries and cafes serve post-adventure meals.
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Winthrop's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -11°C to 30°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -11°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -3°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 17°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 5°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 26°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall.
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August
August is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.
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September
September is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 5°C. The driest month with just 15 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 17°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -10°C. The wettest month with 68 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.