For many, the colder months bring the promise of exciting winter activities. The snow offers us the chance to hit the slopes, take up snowshoeing, or do some sledding with the kids. For others, the idea of a cozy room with a warm fireplace and a cup of hot cocoa as you curl up with your favorite book is something you look forward to all year. The winter possibilities are endless. Did you know that winter is also the perfect time to take care of your varicose veins? While it may not be an obvious winter activity, there are many benefits to having varicose vein treatment performed during the colder months. Here, we take you through the most compelling reasons to have your veins treatments performed in winter. Varicose veins often worsen in winter months The severity of your varicose or spider veins usually worsens in winter. This is largely due to the fact that we become less active when the weather turns, as the rain and snow starts to keep us indoors and sedentary.