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When to climb at Looking Glass
The best months for bouldering at Looking Glass are February to March and November to December: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, May and July to August are too wet. June is 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 | 7° / -3° | 149 mm | Good |
| February | 20 of 28 | 12° / 1° | 94 mm | Best |
| March | 22 of 31 | 14° / 3° | 122 mm | Best |
| April | 18 of 30 | 18° / 7° | 118 mm | Good |
| May | 14 of 31 | 20° / 11° | 88 mm | Wet |
| June | 15 of 30 | 25° / 15° | 94 mm | Warm |
| July | 10 of 31 | 27° / 17° | 180 mm | Wet |
| August | 13 of 31 | 25° / 16° | 126 mm | Wet |
| September | 15 of 30 | 22° / 14° | 193 mm | Good |
| October | 25 of 31 | 18° / 8° | 43 mm | Good |
| November | 25 of 30 | 14° / 4° | 37 mm | Best |
| December | 23 of 31 | 9° / 0° | 103 mm | Best |
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When is the best time to boulder at Looking Glass?
The best months for bouldering at Looking Glass are February to March and November to December: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, May and July to August are too wet. June is warm: climb early or late in the day.
What's the weather like at Looking Glass in February?
Highs around 12 °C and lows around 1 °C, with about 8 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 94 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at Looking Glass?
July, with about 21 rainy days and 180 mm on average. Most rock dries within a day after a shower, but cracks and pockets can seep for longer.