Winthrop Travel Guide

City

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 essentials

Country: United States
Driest months: Jul-Sep
Pay in: Dollar ($)
Language: English

Winthrop at a Glance

Local Time
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Population
504

Best Things to Do in Winthrop

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Winthrop

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 44 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
-30°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -11° - -2° -10° 54 mm overcast 95% 2.2 m/s 0.1 low 8.6h
February Poor -8° - 3° -6° 38 mm overcast 93% 2.3 m/s 0.3 low 10.0h
March Acceptable -3° - 11° 1° 26 mm overcast 89% 2.9 m/s 0.5 moderate 11.7h
April Good 0° - 17° 7° 18 mm overcast 75% 3.2 m/s 0.9 moderate 13.5h
May Very Good 5° - 22° 13° 25 mm overcast 67% 3.2 m/s 1.4 high 15.0h
June Excellent 9° - 26° 17° 25 mm overcast 65% 3.2 m/s 1.6 very high 15.8h
July Ideal 11° - 30° 21° 19 mm some cloud 59% 3.1 m/s 1.9 very high 15.5h
August Excellent 10° - 30° 20° 19 mm some cloud 57% 2.9 m/s 1.5 very high 14.1h
September Excellent 5° - 25° 15° 15 mm partly cloudy 62% 2.6 m/s 0.9 moderate 12.4h
October Very Good 0° - 17° 7° 22 mm partly cloudy 74% 2.5 m/s 0.4 low 10.7h
November Poor -4° - 6° -2° 51 mm overcast 87% 2.4 m/s 0.1 low 9.1h
December Poor -10° - -2° -10° 68 mm overcast 95% 2.2 m/s 0.1 low 8.2h