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When to climb at Ilkley Moor
The best months for bouldering at Ilkley Moor are April to May: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, July and October are too wet.
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 | 18 of 31 | 6° / 1° | 98 mm | Good |
| February | 16 of 28 | 8° / 3° | 54 mm | Good |
| March | 16 of 31 | 9° / 2° | 73 mm | Good |
| April | 18 of 30 | 12° / 4° | 62 mm | Best |
| May | 21 of 31 | 16° / 8° | 62 mm | Best |
| June | 17 of 30 | 18° / 10° | 62 mm | Good |
| July | 13 of 31 | 19° / 12° | 108 mm | Wet |
| August | 15 of 31 | 19° / 12° | 70 mm | Good |
| September | 14 of 30 | 16° / 10° | 119 mm | Good |
| October | 15 of 31 | 13° / 7° | 107 mm | Wet |
| November | 16 of 30 | 9° / 4° | 88 mm | Good |
| December | 15 of 31 | 8° / 4° | 121 mm | Good |
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When is the best time to boulder at Ilkley Moor?
The best months for bouldering at Ilkley Moor are April to May: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, July and October are too wet.
What's the weather like at Ilkley Moor in April?
Highs around 12 °C and lows around 4 °C, with about 12 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 62 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at Ilkley Moor?
July, with about 18 rainy days and 108 mm on average. Sandstone needs a day or two to dry after rain, so a wet month means fewer climbing days than the rain alone suggests.