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When to climb at Coal Creek
The best months for bouldering at Coal Creek are April to May and October: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, January to February are too cold. July to August 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 | 19 of 31 | -1° / -13° | 72 mm | Cold |
| February | 17 of 28 | 2° / -10° | 79 mm | Cold |
| March | 16 of 31 | 3° / -8° | 107 mm | Good |
| April | 21 of 30 | 8° / -4° | 56 mm | Best |
| May | 22 of 31 | 14° / 1° | 52 mm | Best |
| June | 21 of 30 | 21° / 9° | 37 mm | Good |
| July | 23 of 31 | 26° / 13° | 28 mm | Warm |
| August | 22 of 31 | 25° / 12° | 27 mm | Warm |
| September | 23 of 30 | 20° / 8° | 32 mm | Good |
| October | 24 of 31 | 14° / 3° | 54 mm | Best |
| November | 22 of 30 | 6° / -6° | 46 mm | Good |
| December | 24 of 31 | 3° / -8° | 47 mm | Good |
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When is the best time to boulder at Coal Creek?
The best months for bouldering at Coal Creek are April to May and October: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, January to February are too cold. July to August are warm: climb early or late in the day.
What's the weather like at Coal Creek in April?
Highs around 8 °C and lows around -4 °C, with about 9 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 56 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at Coal Creek?
March, with about 15 rainy days and 107 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.