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When to climb at Great Barrington
The best months for bouldering at Great Barrington are March to April and October to November: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, July is too hot and December to February are too cold. June and 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 | 19 of 31 | 1° / -7° | 103 mm | Cold |
| February | 20 of 28 | 3° / -7° | 52 mm | Cold |
| March | 19 of 31 | 8° / -3° | 135 mm | Best |
| April | 17 of 30 | 14° / 3° | 96 mm | Best |
| May | 18 of 31 | 19° / 8° | 112 mm | Good |
| June | 17 of 30 | 24° / 13° | 92 mm | Warm |
| July | 16 of 31 | 27° / 17° | 154 mm | Hot |
| August | 19 of 31 | 24° / 14° | 97 mm | Warm |
| September | 21 of 30 | 22° / 11° | 112 mm | Good |
| October | 24 of 31 | 16° / 6° | 91 mm | Best |
| November | 21 of 30 | 8° / -1° | 57 mm | Best |
| December | 19 of 31 | 2° / -6° | 112 mm | Cold |
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When is the best time to boulder at Great Barrington?
The best months for bouldering at Great Barrington are March to April and October to November: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, July is too hot and December to February are too cold. June and August are warm: climb early or late in the day.
What's the weather like at Great Barrington in March?
Highs around 8 °C and lows around -3 °C, with about 12 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 135 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at Great Barrington?
July, with about 15 rainy days and 154 mm on average. Most rock dries within a day after a shower, but cracks and pockets can seep for longer.