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When to climb at Almscliff Crag
The best months for bouldering at Almscliff Crag are April to May: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, March and October are too wet.
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 | 6° / 1° | 90 mm | Good |
| February | 17 of 28 | 8° / 3° | 52 mm | Good |
| March | 14 of 31 | 10° / 3° | 69 mm | Wet |
| April | 18 of 30 | 12° / 4° | 60 mm | Best |
| May | 22 of 31 | 16° / 8° | 60 mm | Best |
| June | 19 of 30 | 19° / 11° | 63 mm | Good |
| July | 16 of 31 | 19° / 12° | 108 mm | Good |
| August | 18 of 31 | 20° / 12° | 66 mm | Good |
| September | 16 of 30 | 17° / 10° | 113 mm | Good |
| October | 15 of 31 | 13° / 8° | 101 mm | Wet |
| November | 17 of 30 | 9° / 4° | 81 mm | Good |
| December | 15 of 31 | 8° / 4° | 115 mm | Good |
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When is the best time to boulder at Almscliff Crag?
The best months for bouldering at Almscliff Crag are April to May: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, March and October are too wet.
What's the weather like at Almscliff Crag in April?
Highs around 12 °C and lows around 4 °C, with about 12 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 60 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at Almscliff Crag?
March, with about 17 rainy days and 69 mm on average. Sandstone needs a day or two to dry after rain, so a wet month means fewer climbing days than the rain alone suggests.