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When to climb at Joshua Tree
The best months for bouldering at Joshua Tree are December to March: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, June to September are too hot. May and October 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 | 26 of 31 | 10° / 3° | 32 mm | Best |
| February | 23 of 28 | 12° / 5° | 35 mm | Best |
| March | 24 of 31 | 13° / 5° | 43 mm | Best |
| April | 29 of 30 | 20° / 10° | 2 mm | Good |
| May | 28 of 31 | 24° / 14° | 10 mm | Warm |
| June | 29 of 30 | 30° / 20° | 7 mm | Hot |
| July | 28 of 31 | 34° / 24° | 7 mm | Hot |
| August | 27 of 31 | 32° / 23° | 41 mm | Hot |
| September | 27 of 30 | 28° / 20° | 27 mm | Hot |
| October | 30 of 31 | 24° / 16° | 4 mm | Warm |
| November | 26 of 30 | 16° / 9° | 29 mm | Good |
| December | 29 of 31 | 15° / 8° | 16 mm | Best |
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When is the best time to boulder at Joshua Tree?
The best months for bouldering at Joshua Tree are December to March: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, June to September are too hot. May and October are warm: climb early or late in the day.
What's the weather like at Joshua Tree in January?
Highs around 10 °C and lows around 3 °C, with about 5 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 32 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at Joshua Tree?
March, with about 7 rainy days and 43 mm on average. Most rock dries within a day after a shower, but cracks and pockets can seep for longer.