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When to climb at Burrator
The best months for bouldering at Burrator are May to June: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, March to April and July to December 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 | 16 of 31 | 7° / 2° | 214 mm | Good |
| February | 14 of 28 | 9° / 4° | 175 mm | Good |
| March | 13 of 31 | 10° / 4° | 232 mm | Wet |
| April | 13 of 30 | 12° / 6° | 143 mm | Wet |
| May | 19 of 31 | 16° / 9° | 87 mm | Best |
| June | 19 of 30 | 18° / 11° | 75 mm | Best |
| July | 12 of 31 | 18° / 12° | 155 mm | Wet |
| August | 14 of 31 | 19° / 13° | 127 mm | Wet |
| September | 13 of 30 | 17° / 11° | 154 mm | Wet |
| October | 12 of 31 | 14° / 9° | 195 mm | Wet |
| November | 13 of 30 | 11° / 6° | 193 mm | Wet |
| December | 13 of 31 | 9° / 5° | 237 mm | Wet |
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When is the best time to boulder at Burrator?
The best months for bouldering at Burrator are May to June: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, March to April and July to December are too wet.
What's the weather like at Burrator in May?
Highs around 16 °C and lows around 9 °C, with about 12 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 87 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at Burrator?
July, with about 19 rainy days and 155 mm on average. Most rock dries within a day after a shower, but cracks and pockets can seep for longer.