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Hotham Resort Guide
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Best months to book: August, July, June · last season + 30-yr record
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Last Snowfall
Sep 16
4d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Reported by HothamPast 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
2cm
7-Day Forecast
0cm
Snow Depth
--
Powder Days
10
2026 season
Bluebird Days
1
2026 season
Resort Guide
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.
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Hotham
Lifts
14
Skiable area
1952.1 ac
Longest run
2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Runs by difficulty(105 total)
Beginner
8
8% of terrain
Intermediate
40
38% of terrain
Advanced
45
43% of terrain
Expert
12
11% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner8%
- Intermediate38%
- Advanced43%
- Expert11%
Lift fleet
- Quad chair8
- Triple chair1
- Surface lift2
Resort Info
Season dates
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
The Bird – Renowned for its cozy alpine atmosphere and panoramic mountain views, The Bird is Hotham’s most popular après-ski bar, offering craft beers, hearty food, and live music that draws both locals and visitors for a vibrant post-ski social scene.
Season vs Historic
Updated Sun, Sep 20, 12:03 PM UTC
160cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+43%
vs 5-Year Avg
112cm avg by now
+103%
vs 30-Year Avg
79cm avg by now
112cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 57 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~160.2 cm. That's 43% above the 5-year average (112 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 103% above the 30-year average (79 cm).
Hotham Season Snowfall
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Hotham Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 88cm with an average of 38 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 49% above this average (132cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 18cm | 7 days | 1cm | 5cm | 8cm |
| July | 24cm | 10 days | 2cm | 8cm | 9cm |
| August | 28cm | 10 days | 2cm | 9cm | 8cm |
| September | 10cm | 6 days | 0cm | 4cm | 5cm |
| October | 4cm | 3 days | 0cm | 2cm | 3cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2026
22.6
Season Average
101 days scored
39
Best Day
12 Jul
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
4
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
June 2026
- 2030 Jun
- 1522 Jun
- 1525 Jun
July 2026
- 3912 Jul13cm
- 333 Jul10cm
- 3213 Jul1cm
August 2026
- 3620 Aug
- 3626 Aug
- 3629 Aug
September 2026
- 356 Sep
- 331 Sep
- 334 Sep
September scored highest for Hotham in 2026. Based on 101 days the resort was verified open; this season is still under way, so later months are incomplete. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Current season(2026)
Opened Jun 6, 2026
Scheduled close: Oct 4, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
August
Peak Season
July
Peak Season
September
Good
June
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
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 1,952 acres (790 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.
