Oceania
Hotham
Fair · 2026 season average
Projected to open June 2027 · average of 115 verified open days
Best months to book: August, July, June · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Jun 2027 — closed October 4
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
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2026 season average
Hotham is projected to open June 2027. Last season it averaged 23.9 across 115 verified open days.
Best months to book
- #1August28cm avg · last season 26.5
- #2July24cm avg · last season 20.2
- #3June18cm avg · last season 10.5
Best weeks to book
- #1 22 Aug – 28 Aug · last season 32.9
- #2 1 Aug – 7 Aug · last season 24.7
- #3 8 Aug – 14 Aug · last season 23.1
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2026) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. Last season's strongest fortnight was 26 Aug – 8 Sep. One season describes what happened, not what to expect. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Mon, Oct 12, 10:01 PM UTC
Terrain Open
Projected to open Jun 2027
Projected to open June 2027 · season ended October 4, 2026
105 runs · 14 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
- Lifts– / 14
- Runs– / 105
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.
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About Hotham
Hotham is a premier alpine resort located in Victoria, Australia, renowned for its high-altitude village and panoramic mountain views. The resort features 320 hectares of skiable terrain, catering to all abilities with a mix of challenging runs, tree skiing, and gentle slopes. Signature experiences include unique ski-in, ski-out accommodation, a vibrant après-ski scene, and a range of snow activities such as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Hotham stands out for its dramatic ridgeline setting, reliable snowfall, and diverse winter offerings.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Hotham
- Where is Hotham?
- Hotham is a ski resort in Australia.
- How high is Hotham?
- Hotham runs from a base elevation of 1,450 m (4,757 ft) to a summit of 1,861 m (6,106 ft), giving a vertical drop of 411 m (1,348 ft).
- How big is Hotham?
- Hotham has 790 acres (320 hectares) of skiable terrain, 105 marked runs and 14 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Hotham?
- Hotham is on the Epic Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Hotham?
- Hotham typically operates from June to October. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Hotham get in a typical season?
- Hotham averages 300 inches / 762 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Hotham in winter 2026?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #475 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal -30% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Hotham averaged -30% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. Historically this is a timing play rather than a reason to stay home: aim for late winter (February–March) in winter 2026. Analog winters: '97-98 -60%, '15-16 -39%, '23-24 +8%. A pattern, not a promise.
