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When to climb at Glen Nevis
The best months for bouldering at Glen Nevis are April: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, June to October and December to March are too wet.
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 | 12 of 31 | 5° / 1° | 180 mm | Wet |
| February | 9 of 28 | 7° / 2° | 222 mm | Wet |
| March | 13 of 31 | 9° / 2° | 138 mm | Wet |
| April | 16 of 30 | 12° / 4° | 110 mm | Best |
| May | 15 of 31 | 16° / 8° | 103 mm | Good |
| June | 8 of 30 | 17° / 10° | 160 mm | Wet |
| July | 8 of 31 | 17° / 11° | 184 mm | Wet |
| August | 8 of 31 | 17° / 11° | 194 mm | Wet |
| September | 13 of 30 | 16° / 8° | 148 mm | Wet |
| October | 12 of 31 | 12° / 7° | 203 mm | Wet |
| November | 14 of 30 | 8° / 3° | 159 mm | Good |
| December | 9 of 31 | 7° / 3° | 324 mm | Wet |
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When is the best time to boulder at Glen Nevis?
The best months for bouldering at Glen Nevis are April: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, June to October and December to March are too wet.
What's the weather like at Glen Nevis in April?
Highs around 12 °C and lows around 4 °C, with about 14 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 110 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at Glen Nevis?
August, with about 23 rainy days and 194 mm on average. Most rock dries within a day after a shower, but cracks and pockets can seep for longer.