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When to climb at Col de la Colombière
The best months for bouldering at Col de la Colombière are August to October: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average March to July too wet and December to February too cold.
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 | 15 of 31 | 0° / -9° | 191 mm | Cold |
| February | 19 of 28 | 3° / -6° | 59 mm | Cold |
| March | 15 of 31 | 4° / -5° | 158 mm | Wet |
| April | 13 of 30 | 7° / -2° | 150 mm | Wet |
| May | 9 of 31 | 11° / 2° | 199 mm | Wet |
| June | 11 of 30 | 17° / 8° | 169 mm | Wet |
| July | 13 of 31 | 18° / 8° | 152 mm | Wet |
| August | 16 of 31 | 19° / 9° | 123 mm | Best |
| September | 15 of 30 | 14° / 5° | 188 mm | Best |
| October | 17 of 31 | 11° / 2° | 195 mm | Best |
| November | 15 of 30 | 4° / -4° | 203 mm | Good |
| December | 19 of 31 | 2° / -7° | 169 mm | Cold |
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When is the best time to boulder at Col de la Colombière?
The best months for bouldering at Col de la Colombière are August to October: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average March to July too wet and December to February too cold.
What's the weather like at Col de la Colombière in August?
Highs around 19 °C and lows around 9 °C, with about 15 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 123 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at Col de la Colombière?
May, with about 22 rainy days and 199 mm on average. Most rock dries within a day after a shower, but cracks and pockets can seep for longer.