The Best Month to Move: Tier List of Every Month 📅 (Ranked from January to December)

🚚 Best Month to Move

Moving is one of the biggest transitions you can make — and timing it right can save you serious money, stress, and sweat.

At Packhorse Moving, we’ve handled moves in every kind of weather, from snowy January mornings to blazing July afternoons.

So we decided to rank each month on a tier list.

We ranked all 12 months based on five key factors:

1️⃣ Pricing & Availability

2️⃣ Personal Schedule Factors

3️⃣ Weather & Moving Conditions

4️⃣ Housing Market & Lease Timing

5️⃣ Stress & Convenience

🏆 How to Score (Using a scale of 1-5):

🟢 5 = Stress-free, easy to coordinate

🟡 3 = Manageable with planning

🔴 1 = Major disruptions or stress points

We averaged the scores for each category for each month and created the Packhorse Moving Tier List — complete with S, A, B, C, and D rankings.

Saddle up and see where your move lands 👇

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1️⃣ Pricing & Availability

• What it measures: Average moving rates, how booked movers are, and how flexible scheduling is.

• Why it matters: Prices fluctuate heavily depending on seasonality (summer = high demand, winter = deals).

  
  

2️⃣ Personal Schedule Factors

• What it measures: How busy people are personally — school schedules, holidays, vacations, and weather.

• Why it matters: People want to move when it’s least disruptive to family life, work, and social commitments.

3️⃣ Weather & Moving Conditions

• What it measures: Temperature, precipitation, and how those impact moving conditions and comfort.

• Why it matters: Too hot, too cold, or too wet = miserable and riskier moves (especially for long-distance).

4️⃣ Housing Market & Lease Timing

• What it measures: Market activity, lease renewals, and home sale patterns.

• Why it matters: Spring and summer are prime buying/selling seasons, so timing your move right can impact housing options and cost.

5️⃣ Stress & Convenience Factor (Bonus Category)

• What it measures: Overall ease of moving logistics — kid schedules, school transitions, daylight hours, etc.

• Why it matters: Not all months feel equally smooth for families and working adults.

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🏆 The Ultimate Month-by-Month Moving Tier List

DISCLAIMER: No month really deserves an “F” tier — we just couldn’t resist adding some Packhorse-style humor.

📅 January – B Tier (⭐ 3.4 Overall)

• Pricing & Availability: 5 – Slowest season = cheapest rates, most open schedules

• Personal Schedule: 4 – Few conflicts after the holidays

• Weather & Conditions: 2 – Cold, possible snow or ice

• Housing/Lease Timing: 3 – Some lease renewals happening

• Stress & Convenience: 3 – Post-holiday fatigue but manageable

  
  

📅 February – A Tier (⭐ 3.8 Overall)

• Pricing & Availability: 5 – Still slow, great rates

• Personal Schedule: 4 – Calm before spring busy season

• Weather & Conditions: 3 – Starting to improve with pockets of "fake spring"

• Housing/Lease Timing: 3 – Steady rental movement

• Stress & Convenience: 4 – Less stress, smooth timing

📅 March – A Tier (⭐ 4.0 Overall)

• Pricing & Availability: 4 – Prices rising slightly

• Personal Schedule: 4 – No major holidays, good timing

• Weather & Conditions: 4 – Milder temps, glimpe of spring hope

• Housing/Lease Timing: 4 – Early spring listings start

• Stress & Convenience: 4 – Feels organized and easy

📅 April – A Tier (⭐ 4.0 Overall)

• Pricing & Availability: 3 – Rates climbing

• Personal Schedule: 4 – Few conflicts, solid timing

• Weather & Conditions: 4 – Great conditions for moving, watch for rain

• Housing/Lease Timing: 5 – Peak new housing inventory

• Stress & Convenience: 4 – Smooth transitions all around

📅 May – S Tier (⭐ 4.4 Overall)

• Pricing & Availability: 2 – Demand heating up

• Personal Schedule: 5 – Excellent pre-summer timing

• Weather & Conditions: 5 – Ideal weather for moving

• Housing/Lease Timing: 5 – Tons of housing activity

• Stress & Convenience: 5 – Feels organized and energetic

📅 June – B Tier (⭐ 3.4 Overall)

• Pricing & Availability: 1 – Peak pricing and demand

• Personal Schedule: 4 – End of school year

• Weather & Conditions: 5 – Perfect weather

• Housing/Lease Timing: 4 – Ideal closing season

• Stress & Convenience: 3 – Stressful for families and vacations pickup

📅 July – C Tier (⭐ 3.0 Overall)

• Pricing & Availability: 1 – Most expensive month

• Personal Schedule: 3 – Summer vacations, kids home

• Weather & Conditions: 4 – Hot but manageable

• Housing/Lease Timing: 4 – Still strong housing market

• Stress & Convenience: 3 – Hard to schedule with vacations

📅 August – C Tier (⭐ 2.6 Overall)

• Pricing & Availability: 2 – Still pricey

• Personal Schedule: 2 – Back-to-school chaos

• Weather & Conditions: 4 – Decent overall

• Housing/Lease Timing: 3 – Market cooling

• Stress & Convenience: 2 – High-stress month

📅 September – A Tier (⭐ 4.0 Overall)

• Pricing & Availability: 4 – Prices drop after summer

• Personal Schedule: 5 – Kids in school, calm period

• Weather & Conditions: 4 – Comfortable temperatures

• Housing/Lease Timing: 3 – Slower housing activity

• Stress & Convenience: 4 – Relaxed and balanced

📅 October – S Tier (⭐ 4.4 Overall)

• Pricing & Availability: 5 – Low demand = great deals

• Personal Schedule: 5 – No major holidays, Halloween is closer to November ;)

• Weather & Conditions: 4 – Cool, dry, and comfortable

• Housing/Lease Timing: 3 – Moderate turnover

• Stress & Convenience: 5 – Calm and easy month to move

📅 November – B Tier (⭐ 3.2 Overall)

• Pricing & Availability: 4 – Affordable before holidays

• Personal Schedule: 3 – Thanksgiving rush

• Weather & Conditions: 3 – Cooler but manageable

• Housing/Lease Timing: 3 – Slower market

• Stress & Convenience: 3 – Holiday prep adds pressure

📅 December – D Tier (⭐ 2.2 Overall)

• Pricing & Availability: 3 – Hit or miss (some discounts)

• Personal Schedule: 2 – Holiday overload

• Weather & Conditions: 2 – Cold, unpredictable

• Housing/Lease Timing: 2 – Minimal turnover

• Stress & Convenience: 2 – Holiday chaos and fatigue

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Choosing the best month to move can make a big difference in cost, comfort, and convenience.

Whether you’re looking for affordable movers, flexible scheduling, or simply a stress-free experience, timing your move right is key.

At Packhorse Moving, we’re proud to be the trusted moving company near you, offering expert service year-round — from the busy summer rush to the quiet winter months.

Get your free quote today and discover why so many families saddle up with us!