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When to climb at New River Gorge
The best months for bouldering at New River Gorge are February to March and November: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, June to August are too hot and May is too wet. September 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 | 17 of 31 | 5° / -4° | 117 mm | Good |
| February | 16 of 28 | 11° / -1° | 135 mm | Best |
| March | 21 of 31 | 14° / 2° | 84 mm | Best |
| April | 18 of 30 | 20° / 8° | 83 mm | Good |
| May | 14 of 31 | 22° / 12° | 108 mm | Wet |
| June | 16 of 30 | 27° / 16° | 85 mm | Hot |
| July | 15 of 31 | 29° / 19° | 112 mm | Hot |
| August | 20 of 31 | 27° / 17° | 76 mm | Hot |
| September | 20 of 30 | 25° / 15° | 108 mm | Warm |
| October | 24 of 31 | 19° / 8° | 52 mm | Good |
| November | 19 of 30 | 13° / 3° | 77 mm | Best |
| December | 17 of 31 | 8° / -1° | 120 mm | Good |
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When is the best time to boulder at New River Gorge?
The best months for bouldering at New River Gorge are February to March and November: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, June to August are too hot and May is too wet. September is warm: climb early or late in the day.
What's the weather like at New River Gorge in February?
Highs around 11 °C and lows around -1 °C, with about 12 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 135 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at New River Gorge?
May, with about 17 rainy days and 108 mm on average. Sandstone needs a day or two to dry after rain, so a wet month means fewer climbing days than the rain alone suggests.