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When to climb at Peak District grit
The best months for bouldering at Peak District grit are April to May: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average March and December 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 | 20 of 31 | 6° / 1° | 85 mm | Good |
| February | 15 of 28 | 8° / 3° | 58 mm | Good |
| March | 13 of 31 | 10° / 3° | 78 mm | Wet |
| April | 18 of 30 | 12° / 4° | 56 mm | Best |
| May | 21 of 31 | 16° / 8° | 62 mm | Best |
| June | 18 of 30 | 19° / 10° | 46 mm | Good |
| July | 15 of 31 | 19° / 12° | 97 mm | Good |
| August | 19 of 31 | 19° / 12° | 46 mm | Good |
| September | 14 of 30 | 17° / 10° | 112 mm | Good |
| October | 16 of 31 | 13° / 8° | 119 mm | Good |
| November | 17 of 30 | 9° / 4° | 95 mm | Good |
| December | 13 of 31 | 8° / 4° | 115 mm | Wet |
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When is the best time to boulder at Peak District grit?
The best months for bouldering at Peak District grit are April to May: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average March and December too wet.
What's the weather like at Peak District grit in April?
Highs around 12 °C and lows around 4 °C, with about 12 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 56 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at Peak District grit?
March, with about 18 rainy days and 78 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.