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When to climb at Clear Creek Canyon
The best months for bouldering at Clear Creek Canyon are April and October to December: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, July to August are too hot, May is too wet and January is too cold. June and September 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 | 24 of 31 | 1° / -11° | 32 mm | Cold |
| February | 22 of 28 | 5° / -8° | 36 mm | Good |
| March | 21 of 31 | 8° / -6° | 66 mm | Good |
| April | 19 of 30 | 13° / -2° | 68 mm | Best |
| May | 13 of 31 | 18° / 4° | 114 mm | Wet |
| June | 15 of 30 | 25° / 10° | 100 mm | Warm |
| July | 20 of 31 | 29° / 13° | 62 mm | Hot |
| August | 17 of 31 | 28° / 13° | 83 mm | Hot |
| September | 21 of 30 | 24° / 9° | 50 mm | Warm |
| October | 26 of 31 | 18° / 4° | 30 mm | Best |
| November | 23 of 30 | 11° / -3° | 29 mm | Best |
| December | 26 of 31 | 9° / -4° | 24 mm | Best |
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When is the best time to boulder at Clear Creek Canyon?
The best months for bouldering at Clear Creek Canyon are April and October to December: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, July to August are too hot, May is too wet and January is too cold. June and September are warm: climb early or late in the day.
What's the weather like at Clear Creek Canyon in April?
Highs around 13 °C and lows around -2 °C, with about 11 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 68 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at Clear Creek Canyon?
May, with about 18 rainy days and 114 mm on average. Most rock dries within a day after a shower, but cracks and pockets can seep for longer.