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When to climb at Saxon Switzerland
The best months for bouldering at Saxon Switzerland are March to May: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. June 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 | 17 of 31 | 4° / -1° | 66 mm | Good |
| February | 17 of 28 | 6° / -1° | 64 mm | Good |
| March | 20 of 31 | 11° / 1° | 49 mm | Best |
| April | 20 of 30 | 14° / 4° | 50 mm | Best |
| May | 20 of 31 | 18° / 8° | 52 mm | Best |
| June | 19 of 30 | 23° / 12° | 79 mm | Warm |
| July | 15 of 31 | 24° / 14° | 91 mm | Warm |
| August | 20 of 31 | 24° / 14° | 88 mm | Warm |
| September | 21 of 30 | 21° / 12° | 74 mm | Good |
| October | 16 of 31 | 14° / 7° | 88 mm | Good |
| November | 14 of 30 | 7° / 1° | 72 mm | Good |
| December | 18 of 31 | 4° / 0° | 65 mm | Good |
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When is the best time to boulder at Saxon Switzerland?
The best months for bouldering at Saxon Switzerland are March to May: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. June to August are warm: climb early or late in the day.
What's the weather like at Saxon Switzerland in March?
Highs around 11 °C and lows around 1 °C, with about 11 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 49 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at Saxon Switzerland?
July, with about 16 rainy days and 91 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.