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When to climb at Ötztal
The best months for bouldering at Ötztal are February, April and October to November: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average May and July too wet.
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 | 19 of 31 | 3° / -9° | 61 mm | Good |
| February | 22 of 28 | 6° / -5° | 43 mm | Best |
| March | 16 of 31 | 8° / -2° | 105 mm | Good |
| April | 16 of 30 | 11° / 0° | 95 mm | Best |
| May | 12 of 31 | 15° / 4° | 183 mm | Wet |
| June | 15 of 30 | 21° / 8° | 117 mm | Good |
| July | 11 of 31 | 21° / 10° | 162 mm | Wet |
| August | 16 of 31 | 22° / 11° | 134 mm | Good |
| September | 16 of 30 | 18° / 7° | 121 mm | Good |
| October | 19 of 31 | 15° / 4° | 81 mm | Best |
| November | 18 of 30 | 7° / -4° | 110 mm | Best |
| December | 20 of 31 | 5° / -7° | 107 mm | Good |
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When is the best time to boulder at Ötztal?
The best months for bouldering at Ötztal are February, April and October to November: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average May and July too wet.
What's the weather like at Ötztal in February?
Highs around 6 °C and lows around -5 °C, with about 6 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 43 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at Ötztal?
July, with about 20 rainy days and 162 mm on average. Most rock dries within a day after a shower, but cracks and pockets can seep for longer.