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When to climb at Ailefroide
The best months for bouldering at Ailefroide are February, April and October to November: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average May too wet and January too cold. July to August are warm: climb early or late in the day.
Can you climb there today?Today's answer, hour by hour, and the week ahead.Month by month
| Month | Dry days | High / low | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18 of 31 | 3° / -7° | 143 mm | Cold |
| February | 21 of 28 | 5° / -5° | 66 mm | Best |
| March | 18 of 31 | 6° / -4° | 142 mm | Good |
| April | 18 of 30 | 10° / -1° | 111 mm | Best |
| May | 13 of 31 | 14° / 3° | 123 mm | Wet |
| June | 14 of 30 | 21° / 9° | 104 mm | Good |
| July | 20 of 31 | 24° / 11° | 42 mm | Warm |
| August | 25 of 31 | 25° / 11° | 68 mm | Warm |
| September | 19 of 30 | 19° / 7° | 95 mm | Good |
| October | 19 of 31 | 15° / 4° | 188 mm | Best |
| November | 20 of 30 | 8° / -2° | 143 mm | Best |
| December | 22 of 31 | 5° / -6° | 107 mm | Good |
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When is the best time to boulder at Ailefroide?
The best months for bouldering at Ailefroide are February, April and October to November: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average May too wet and January too cold. July to August are warm: climb early or late in the day.
What's the weather like at Ailefroide in February?
Highs around 5 °C and lows around -5 °C, with about 7 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 66 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at Ailefroide?
May, with about 18 rainy days and 123 mm on average. Most rock dries within a day after a shower, but cracks and pockets can seep for longer.