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When to climb at Little Cottonwood Canyon
The best months for bouldering at Little Cottonwood Canyon are April and October to November: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, July to August are too hot and January to February are too cold. 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 | 18 of 31 | 1° / -7° | 83 mm | Cold |
| February | 17 of 28 | 3° / -6° | 70 mm | Cold |
| March | 16 of 31 | 5° / -4° | 90 mm | Good |
| April | 23 of 30 | 11° / 1° | 50 mm | Best |
| May | 22 of 31 | 18° / 7° | 51 mm | Good |
| June | 26 of 30 | 25° / 14° | 11 mm | Warm |
| July | 30 of 31 | 31° / 19° | 3 mm | Hot |
| August | 26 of 31 | 29° / 17° | 23 mm | Hot |
| September | 28 of 30 | 24° / 13° | 12 mm | Warm |
| October | 26 of 31 | 16° / 6° | 50 mm | Best |
| November | 24 of 30 | 8° / -1° | 47 mm | Best |
| December | 23 of 31 | 5° / -3° | 45 mm | Good |
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When is the best time to boulder at Little Cottonwood Canyon?
The best months for bouldering at Little Cottonwood Canyon are April and October to November: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, July to August are too hot and January to February are too cold. June and September are warm: climb early or late in the day.
What's the weather like at Little Cottonwood Canyon in April?
Highs around 11 °C and lows around 1 °C, with about 7 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 50 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at Little Cottonwood Canyon?
March, with about 15 rainy days and 90 mm on average. Most rock dries within a day after a shower, but cracks and pockets can seep for longer.