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When to climb at Berkeley
The best months for bouldering at Berkeley are January and April: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. July to October 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 | 21 of 31 | 14° / 6° | 158 mm | Best |
| February | 17 of 28 | 14° / 6° | 133 mm | Good |
| March | 17 of 31 | 14° / 7° | 143 mm | Good |
| April | 27 of 30 | 18° / 8° | 20 mm | Best |
| May | 28 of 31 | 20° / 10° | 25 mm | Good |
| June | 30 of 30 | 22° / 11° | 0 mm | Good |
| July | 31 of 31 | 24° / 12° | 0 mm | Warm |
| August | 31 of 31 | 25° / 13° | 1 mm | Warm |
| September | 28 of 30 | 24° / 13° | 6 mm | Warm |
| October | 27 of 31 | 23° / 12° | 18 mm | Warm |
| November | 22 of 30 | 17° / 8° | 88 mm | Good |
| December | 20 of 31 | 14° / 7° | 135 mm | Good |
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When is the best time to boulder at Berkeley?
The best months for bouldering at Berkeley are January and April: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. July to October are warm: climb early or late in the day.
What's the weather like at Berkeley in January?
Highs around 14 °C and lows around 6 °C, with about 10 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 158 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at Berkeley?
March, with about 14 rainy days and 143 mm on average. Most rock dries within a day after a shower, but cracks and pockets can seep for longer.