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When to climb at Gold Bar
The best months for bouldering at Gold Bar are May and October: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, November to April are too wet. 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 | 13 of 31 | 7° / 0° | 199 mm | Wet |
| February | 11 of 28 | 7° / 0° | 214 mm | Wet |
| March | 13 of 31 | 11° / 2° | 188 mm | Wet |
| April | 12 of 30 | 13° / 4° | 153 mm | Wet |
| May | 18 of 31 | 18° / 8° | 116 mm | Best |
| June | 20 of 30 | 20° / 10° | 81 mm | Good |
| July | 29 of 31 | 25° / 13° | 21 mm | Warm |
| August | 24 of 31 | 25° / 14° | 80 mm | Warm |
| September | 21 of 30 | 21° / 12° | 82 mm | Good |
| October | 15 of 31 | 16° / 7° | 194 mm | Best |
| November | 11 of 30 | 11° / 4° | 260 mm | Wet |
| December | 10 of 31 | 9° / 3° | 406 mm | Wet |
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When is the best time to boulder at Gold Bar?
The best months for bouldering at Gold Bar are May and October: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, November to April are too wet. July to August are warm: climb early or late in the day.
What's the weather like at Gold Bar in May?
Highs around 18 °C and lows around 8 °C, with about 13 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 116 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at Gold Bar?
December, with about 21 rainy days and 406 mm on average. Most rock dries within a day after a shower, but cracks and pockets can seep for longer.