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When to climb at Fort Ross
The best months for bouldering at Fort Ross are April to June: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. 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 | 21 of 31 | 14° / 8° | 289 mm | Good |
| February | 16 of 28 | 13° / 7° | 254 mm | Good |
| March | 15 of 31 | 13° / 7° | 296 mm | Good |
| April | 26 of 30 | 16° / 8° | 35 mm | Best |
| May | 29 of 31 | 18° / 11° | 24 mm | Best |
| June | 29 of 30 | 20° / 12° | 2 mm | Best |
| July | 31 of 31 | 22° / 14° | 0 mm | Warm |
| August | 30 of 31 | 22° / 14° | 1 mm | Warm |
| September | 28 of 30 | 21° / 14° | 20 mm | Good |
| October | 27 of 31 | 20° / 13° | 30 mm | Good |
| November | 20 of 30 | 16° / 10° | 170 mm | Good |
| December | 18 of 31 | 15° / 9° | 272 mm | Good |
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When is the best time to boulder at Fort Ross?
The best months for bouldering at Fort Ross are April to June: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. July to August are warm: climb early or late in the day.
What's the weather like at Fort Ross in April?
Highs around 16 °C and lows around 8 °C, with about 4 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 35 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at Fort Ross?
March, with about 16 rainy days and 296 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.