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When to climb at Mount Charleston
The best months for bouldering at Mount Charleston are April and October to December: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, January to March are too cold. July 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 | 23 of 31 | 1° / -7° | 74 mm | Cold |
| February | 21 of 28 | 1° / -7° | 81 mm | Cold |
| March | 21 of 31 | 2° / -7° | 91 mm | Cold |
| April | 25 of 30 | 8° / -2° | 25 mm | Best |
| May | 21 of 31 | 15° / 4° | 52 mm | Good |
| June | 23 of 30 | 21° / 10° | 39 mm | Good |
| July | 27 of 31 | 25° / 14° | 27 mm | Warm |
| August | 21 of 31 | 23° / 12° | 56 mm | Warm |
| September | 23 of 30 | 19° / 9° | 51 mm | Good |
| October | 29 of 31 | 15° / 5° | 18 mm | Best |
| November | 26 of 30 | 8° / -1° | 43 mm | Best |
| December | 27 of 31 | 7° / -1° | 34 mm | Best |
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When is the best time to boulder at Mount Charleston?
The best months for bouldering at Mount Charleston are April and October to December: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, January to March are too cold. July to August are warm: climb early or late in the day.
What's the weather like at Mount Charleston in April?
Highs around 8 °C and lows around -2 °C, with about 5 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 25 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at Mount Charleston?
August, with about 10 rainy days and 56 mm on average. Most rock dries within a day after a shower, but cracks and pockets can seep for longer.