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When to climb at Churnet
The best months for bouldering at Churnet are April: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, March and 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 | 20 of 31 | 6° / 1° | 76 mm | Good |
| February | 18 of 28 | 8° / 3° | 59 mm | Good |
| March | 14 of 31 | 10° / 3° | 88 mm | Wet |
| April | 18 of 30 | 12° / 4° | 69 mm | Best |
| May | 19 of 31 | 16° / 8° | 72 mm | Good |
| June | 19 of 30 | 19° / 11° | 61 mm | Good |
| July | 15 of 31 | 19° / 12° | 106 mm | Good |
| August | 19 of 31 | 20° / 12° | 56 mm | Good |
| September | 14 of 30 | 17° / 10° | 122 mm | Good |
| October | 15 of 31 | 13° / 8° | 121 mm | Good |
| November | 18 of 30 | 9° / 4° | 90 mm | Good |
| December | 15 of 31 | 8° / 4° | 112 mm | Wet |
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When is the best time to boulder at Churnet?
The best months for bouldering at Churnet are April: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, March and December are too wet.
What's the weather like at Churnet in April?
Highs around 12 °C and lows around 4 °C, with about 12 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 69 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at Churnet?
March, with about 17 rainy days and 88 mm on average. Sandstone needs a day or two to dry after rain, so a wet month means fewer climbing days than the rain alone suggests.