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When to climb at City of Rocks
The best months for bouldering at City of Rocks are October: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, July is too hot and December to March are too cold. August is 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 | 20 of 31 | -4° / -11° | 46 mm | Cold |
| February | 17 of 28 | -2° / -11° | 44 mm | Cold |
| March | 18 of 31 | 0° / -8° | 59 mm | Cold |
| April | 24 of 30 | 7° / -3° | 27 mm | Good |
| May | 19 of 31 | 15° / 3° | 51 mm | Good |
| June | 23 of 30 | 21° / 8° | 19 mm | Good |
| July | 27 of 31 | 28° / 14° | 9 mm | Hot |
| August | 24 of 31 | 25° / 13° | 33 mm | Warm |
| September | 23 of 30 | 21° / 9° | 39 mm | Good |
| October | 26 of 31 | 13° / 2° | 30 mm | Best |
| November | 23 of 30 | 4° / -5° | 27 mm | Good |
| December | 22 of 31 | 1° / -8° | 53 mm | Cold |
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When is the best time to boulder at City of Rocks?
The best months for bouldering at City of Rocks are October: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, July is too hot and December to March are too cold. August is warm: climb early or late in the day.
What's the weather like at City of Rocks in October?
Highs around 13 °C and lows around 2 °C, with about 5 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 30 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at City of Rocks?
March, with about 13 rainy days and 59 mm on average. Most rock dries within a day after a shower, but cracks and pockets can seep for longer.