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When to climb at Merkenstein
The best months for bouldering at Merkenstein are March: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. June to August 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 | 20 of 31 | 5° / -1° | 44 mm | Good |
| February | 21 of 28 | 7° / 1° | 31 mm | Good |
| March | 21 of 31 | 12° / 3° | 56 mm | Best |
| April | 18 of 30 | 15° / 6° | 85 mm | Good |
| May | 18 of 31 | 18° / 9° | 86 mm | Good |
| June | 18 of 30 | 24° / 15° | 71 mm | Warm |
| July | 20 of 31 | 26° / 17° | 55 mm | Warm |
| August | 21 of 31 | 26° / 16° | 62 mm | Warm |
| September | 22 of 30 | 22° / 13° | 125 mm | Good |
| October | 21 of 31 | 16° / 8° | 49 mm | Good |
| November | 21 of 30 | 8° / 2° | 57 mm | Good |
| December | 22 of 31 | 5° / 0° | 56 mm | Good |
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When is the best time to boulder at Merkenstein?
The best months for bouldering at Merkenstein are March: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. June to August are warm: climb early or late in the day.
What's the weather like at Merkenstein in March?
Highs around 12 °C and lows around 3 °C, with about 10 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 56 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at Merkenstein?
May, with about 13 rainy days and 86 mm on average. Most rock dries within a day after a shower, but cracks and pockets can seep for longer.