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When to climb at Buttermilks
The best months for bouldering at Buttermilks are April and October to December: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, July is too hot. June and August to September 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 | 23 of 31 | 5° / -2° | 106 mm | Good |
| February | 20 of 28 | 5° / -3° | 128 mm | Good |
| March | 19 of 31 | 6° / -3° | 153 mm | Good |
| April | 25 of 30 | 13° / 3° | 23 mm | Best |
| May | 27 of 31 | 19° / 8° | 18 mm | Good |
| June | 28 of 30 | 25° / 13° | 8 mm | Warm |
| July | 29 of 31 | 30° / 18° | 5 mm | Hot |
| August | 27 of 31 | 27° / 16° | 43 mm | Warm |
| September | 24 of 30 | 22° / 12° | 31 mm | Warm |
| October | 29 of 31 | 17° / 8° | 16 mm | Best |
| November | 24 of 30 | 11° / 2° | 67 mm | Best |
| December | 27 of 31 | 9° / 1° | 49 mm | Best |
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When is the best time to boulder at Buttermilks?
The best months for bouldering at Buttermilks are April and October to December: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, July is too hot. June and August to September are warm: climb early or late in the day.
What's the weather like at Buttermilks in April?
Highs around 13 °C and lows around 3 °C, with about 5 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 23 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at Buttermilks?
March, with about 12 rainy days and 153 mm on average. Most rock dries within a day after a shower, but cracks and pockets can seep for longer.