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When to climb at Kings Canyon
The best months for bouldering at Kings Canyon are April and November to December: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, July to August are too hot. June and 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 | 9° / -3° | 180 mm | Good |
| February | 17 of 28 | 9° / -3° | 214 mm | Good |
| March | 18 of 31 | 9° / -3° | 276 mm | Good |
| April | 26 of 30 | 13° / 1° | 31 mm | Best |
| May | 23 of 31 | 19° / 5° | 48 mm | Good |
| June | 23 of 30 | 25° / 11° | 39 mm | Warm |
| July | 30 of 31 | 31° / 15° | 6 mm | Hot |
| August | 28 of 31 | 29° / 14° | 48 mm | Hot |
| September | 26 of 30 | 25° / 11° | 18 mm | Warm |
| October | 29 of 31 | 21° / 7° | 23 mm | Good |
| November | 24 of 30 | 14° / 2° | 87 mm | Best |
| December | 25 of 31 | 14° / 1° | 75 mm | Best |
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When is the best time to boulder at Kings Canyon?
The best months for bouldering at Kings Canyon are April and November to December: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, July to August are too hot. June and September are warm: climb early or late in the day.
What's the weather like at Kings Canyon in April?
Highs around 13 °C and lows around 1 °C, with about 4 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 31 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at Kings Canyon?
March, with about 13 rainy days and 276 mm on average. Most rock dries within a day after a shower, but cracks and pockets can seep for longer.