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When to climb at Black Mountain
The best months for bouldering at Black Mountain are April and October to December: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. 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 | 23 of 31 | 4° / -3° | 115 mm | Good |
| February | 19 of 28 | 5° / -3° | 117 mm | Good |
| March | 19 of 31 | 4° / -4° | 164 mm | Good |
| April | 26 of 30 | 10° / 1° | 22 mm | Best |
| May | 25 of 31 | 14° / 4° | 44 mm | Good |
| June | 27 of 30 | 20° / 9° | 18 mm | Good |
| July | 27 of 31 | 25° / 14° | 30 mm | Warm |
| August | 25 of 31 | 24° / 14° | 62 mm | Warm |
| September | 25 of 30 | 20° / 11° | 38 mm | Good |
| October | 29 of 31 | 17° / 8° | 13 mm | Best |
| November | 24 of 30 | 10° / 2° | 47 mm | Best |
| December | 28 of 31 | 10° / 2° | 31 mm | Best |
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When is the best time to boulder at Black Mountain?
The best months for bouldering at Black Mountain are April and October to December: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. July to August are warm: climb early or late in the day.
What's the weather like at Black Mountain in April?
Highs around 10 °C and lows around 1 °C, with about 4 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 22 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at Black Mountain?
March, with about 12 rainy days and 164 mm on average. Most rock dries within a day after a shower, but cracks and pockets can seep for longer.