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When to climb at Frank Slide
The best months for bouldering at Frank Slide are April to May and October: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average November to March 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 | 25 of 31 | -3° / -10° | 22 mm | Cold |
| February | 17 of 28 | -3° / -11° | 49 mm | Cold |
| March | 19 of 31 | 2° / -8° | 46 mm | Cold |
| April | 20 of 30 | 8° / -3° | 51 mm | Best |
| May | 24 of 31 | 15° / 3° | 34 mm | Best |
| June | 20 of 30 | 19° / 7° | 72 mm | Good |
| July | 18 of 31 | 24° / 11° | 71 mm | Warm |
| August | 24 of 31 | 23° / 11° | 57 mm | Warm |
| September | 24 of 30 | 20° / 8° | 35 mm | Good |
| October | 23 of 31 | 9° / 0° | 40 mm | Best |
| November | 21 of 30 | 2° / -4° | 48 mm | Cold |
| December | 20 of 31 | 1° / -6° | 64 mm | Cold |
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When is the best time to boulder at Frank Slide?
The best months for bouldering at Frank Slide are April to May and October: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average November to March too cold. July to August are warm: climb early or late in the day.
What's the weather like at Frank Slide in April?
Highs around 8 °C and lows around -3 °C, with about 10 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 51 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at Frank Slide?
July, with about 13 rainy days and 71 mm on average. Most rock dries within a day after a shower, but cracks and pockets can seep for longer.