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When to climb at Northwest Branch
The best months for bouldering at Northwest Branch are February to March and November to December: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, June to August are too hot. May 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 | 22 of 31 | 6° / -2° | 86 mm | Good |
| February | 19 of 28 | 9° / 0° | 66 mm | Best |
| March | 21 of 31 | 14° / 3° | 107 mm | Best |
| April | 20 of 30 | 20° / 9° | 109 mm | Good |
| May | 17 of 31 | 23° / 13° | 128 mm | Warm |
| June | 17 of 30 | 29° / 18° | 141 mm | Hot |
| July | 13 of 31 | 32° / 21° | 160 mm | Hot |
| August | 20 of 31 | 29° / 19° | 117 mm | Hot |
| September | 18 of 30 | 26° / 16° | 120 mm | Warm |
| October | 25 of 31 | 20° / 10° | 42 mm | Good |
| November | 21 of 30 | 14° / 4° | 60 mm | Best |
| December | 22 of 31 | 8° / 0° | 108 mm | Best |
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When is the best time to boulder at Northwest Branch?
The best months for bouldering at Northwest Branch are February to March and November to December: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, June to August are too hot. May and September are warm: climb early or late in the day.
What's the weather like at Northwest Branch in February?
Highs around 9 °C and lows around 0 °C, with about 9 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 66 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at Northwest Branch?
July, with about 18 rainy days and 160 mm on average. Most rock dries within a day after a shower, but cracks and pockets can seep for longer.