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When to climb at Gunks
The best months for bouldering at Gunks are March and November: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, July is too hot and January is too cold. June and August to September 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 | 2° / -5° | 113 mm | Cold |
| February | 19 of 28 | 5° / -6° | 61 mm | Good |
| March | 20 of 31 | 10° / -2° | 134 mm | Best |
| April | 18 of 30 | 16° / 3° | 134 mm | Good |
| May | 19 of 31 | 20° / 9° | 125 mm | Good |
| June | 18 of 30 | 26° / 14° | 89 mm | Warm |
| July | 16 of 31 | 29° / 17° | 127 mm | Hot |
| August | 19 of 31 | 26° / 15° | 128 mm | Warm |
| September | 21 of 30 | 23° / 12° | 101 mm | Warm |
| October | 24 of 31 | 17° / 6° | 96 mm | Good |
| November | 22 of 30 | 10° / 0° | 75 mm | Best |
| December | 20 of 31 | 4° / -5° | 132 mm | Good |
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When is the best time to boulder at Gunks?
The best months for bouldering at Gunks are March and November: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, July is too hot and January is too cold. June and August to September are warm: climb early or late in the day.
What's the weather like at Gunks in March?
Highs around 10 °C and lows around -2 °C, with about 11 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 134 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at Gunks?
July, with about 15 rainy days and 127 mm on average. Most rock dries within a day after a shower, but cracks and pockets can seep for longer.