Conditions on this page are recalculated from the latest forecast every time it is opened, for the current date in the location's own time zone.
Check three things: temperature between 10–20°C, wind under 25 km/h, and rain probability below 30%. If all three pass, go. If one fails, adjust your route. If two fail, reschedule. Above 30°C (86°F) is dangerous for most hikers. Heat exhaustion risk increases sharply with exertion. If you must hike, start before 7 AM and carry double the water. Light drizzle (under 2mm/hr) is fine with proper gear. But rain on steep trails creates slip hazards. Check timing — afternoon rain is predictable in mountains, morning rain often clears. Sustained wind above 40 km/h makes exposed ridges dangerous. Above 50 km/h, even experienced hikers should avoid high ground. Valley trails remain safe up to 30 km/h. Check if today's weather supports safe hiking. Instant thresholds for temperature, wind, and rain — decide in 10 seconds. s hiking weather. Temperature, wind, rain, and stability — all in one score." primaryText="See today. You checked the forecast. It says "partly cloudy, 22°C." Sounds perfect — until the summit wind hits 50 km/h and the temperature drops 12 degrees. Most hikers check the wrong data. Here's the right way to decide. Remember: temperature drops ~6°C per 1,000m of elevation. A 22°C trailhead can mean 10°C at the summit. Always check feels-like temperature, not just air temp. A "40% chance of rain" doesn't tell you when. Check the hourly breakdown. Morning rain that clears by 10 AM? Go. Afternoon thunderstorms building at 2 PM? Start early and be off the mountain by noon.
Scores are capped by dealbreakers — heavy rain, dangerous wind, thick fog or hazardous UV pull a day down no matter how pleasant the rest of the numbers look. Forecast data is Open-Meteo; solar and lunar values are computed for Is Today Good For Hiking's own coordinates and time zone. Full details on the methodology page.