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When to climb at Columbia
The best months for bouldering at Columbia are April and November to January: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, June to September are too hot. May and October 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 | 12° / 2° | 178 mm | Best |
| February | 15 of 28 | 12° / 2° | 198 mm | Good |
| March | 15 of 31 | 13° / 3° | 274 mm | Good |
| April | 25 of 30 | 18° / 5° | 33 mm | Best |
| May | 28 of 31 | 23° / 10° | 22 mm | Warm |
| June | 29 of 30 | 29° / 14° | 1 mm | Hot |
| July | 31 of 31 | 35° / 18° | 0 mm | Hot |
| August | 30 of 31 | 33° / 18° | 7 mm | Hot |
| September | 27 of 30 | 28° / 15° | 18 mm | Hot |
| October | 27 of 31 | 23° / 10° | 19 mm | Warm |
| November | 22 of 30 | 16° / 5° | 113 mm | Best |
| December | 22 of 31 | 14° / 4° | 118 mm | Best |
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When is the best time to boulder at Columbia?
The best months for bouldering at Columbia are April and November to January: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, June to September are too hot. May and October are warm: climb early or late in the day.
What's the weather like at Columbia in January?
Highs around 12 °C and lows around 2 °C, with about 12 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 178 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at Columbia?
March, with about 16 rainy days and 274 mm on average. Most rock dries within a day after a shower, but cracks and pockets can seep for longer.