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When to climb at Bowderstone
The best months for bouldering at Bowderstone are May: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, June to April 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 | 13 of 31 | 6° / 2° | 261 mm | Wet |
| February | 11 of 28 | 7° / 3° | 172 mm | Wet |
| March | 13 of 31 | 9° / 4° | 189 mm | Wet |
| April | 14 of 30 | 11° / 5° | 150 mm | Wet |
| May | 18 of 31 | 16° / 9° | 119 mm | Best |
| June | 11 of 30 | 17° / 11° | 170 mm | Wet |
| July | 6 of 31 | 17° / 12° | 208 mm | Wet |
| August | 9 of 31 | 17° / 12° | 260 mm | Wet |
| September | 12 of 30 | 16° / 11° | 226 mm | Wet |
| October | 12 of 31 | 12° / 9° | 192 mm | Wet |
| November | 13 of 30 | 8° / 5° | 233 mm | Wet |
| December | 9 of 31 | 8° / 4° | 334 mm | Wet |
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When is the best time to boulder at Bowderstone?
The best months for bouldering at Bowderstone are May: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, June to April are too wet.
What's the weather like at Bowderstone in May?
Highs around 16 °C and lows around 9 °C, with about 13 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 119 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at Bowderstone?
July, with about 25 rainy days and 208 mm on average. Most rock dries within a day after a shower, but cracks and pockets can seep for longer.