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When to climb at Hueco Tanks

The best months for bouldering at Hueco Tanks are December to February: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, May to September are too hot. April and October are warm: climb early or late in the day.

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Month by month

MonthDry daysHigh / lowRainVerdict
January27 of 3111° / 1°11 mmBest
February25 of 2816° / 4°13 mmBest
March29 of 3119° / 7°7 mmGood
April29 of 3023° / 11°10 mmWarm
May29 of 3129° / 16°4 mmHot
June26 of 3034° / 21°29 mmHot
July25 of 3134° / 22°26 mmHot
August25 of 3133° / 22°31 mmHot
September26 of 3030° / 19°44 mmHot
October29 of 3125° / 15°20 mmWarm
November27 of 3018° / 8°19 mmGood
December30 of 3115° / 5°6 mmBest

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When is the best time to boulder at Hueco Tanks?

The best months for bouldering at Hueco Tanks are December to February: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, May to September are too hot. April and October are warm: climb early or late in the day.

What's the weather like at Hueco Tanks in January?

Highs around 11 °C and lows around 1 °C, with about 4 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 11 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.

Which month is wettest at Hueco Tanks?

July, with about 6 rainy days and 26 mm on average. Most rock dries within a day after a shower, but cracks and pockets can seep for longer.