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When to climb at Horse Flats
The best months for bouldering at Horse Flats are April and November to December: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, July is too hot. 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 | 24 of 31 | 7° / -2° | 151 mm | Good |
| February | 20 of 28 | 7° / -2° | 218 mm | Good |
| March | 18 of 31 | 6° / -2° | 164 mm | Good |
| April | 26 of 30 | 13° / 2° | 24 mm | Best |
| May | 25 of 31 | 17° / 6° | 29 mm | Good |
| June | 28 of 30 | 22° / 11° | 4 mm | Warm |
| July | 29 of 31 | 28° / 17° | 4 mm | Hot |
| August | 28 of 31 | 26° / 15° | 54 mm | Warm |
| September | 24 of 30 | 22° / 11° | 33 mm | Good |
| October | 29 of 31 | 19° / 8° | 33 mm | Good |
| November | 26 of 30 | 12° / 3° | 85 mm | Best |
| December | 27 of 31 | 12° / 2° | 102 mm | Best |
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When is the best time to boulder at Horse Flats?
The best months for bouldering at Horse Flats are April and November to December: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, July is too hot. June and August are warm: climb early or late in the day.
What's the weather like at Horse Flats in April?
Highs around 13 °C and lows around 2 °C, with about 4 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 24 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at Horse Flats?
March, with about 13 rainy days and 164 mm on average. Most rock dries within a day after a shower, but cracks and pockets can seep for longer.