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When to climb at Poudre Canyon
The best months for bouldering at Poudre Canyon are November to December: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, July to August are too hot, May to June are too wet and January is too cold. 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 | 23 of 31 | 2° / -10° | 35 mm | Cold |
| February | 23 of 28 | 5° / -8° | 27 mm | Good |
| March | 21 of 31 | 8° / -5° | 59 mm | Good |
| April | 18 of 30 | 13° / -1° | 66 mm | Good |
| May | 14 of 31 | 18° / 5° | 115 mm | Wet |
| June | 13 of 30 | 25° / 11° | 79 mm | Wet |
| July | 18 of 31 | 29° / 14° | 60 mm | Hot |
| August | 18 of 31 | 27° / 14° | 76 mm | Hot |
| September | 21 of 30 | 24° / 10° | 48 mm | Warm |
| October | 25 of 31 | 18° / 4° | 27 mm | Good |
| November | 25 of 30 | 11° / -2° | 25 mm | Best |
| December | 27 of 31 | 9° / -2° | 19 mm | Best |
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When is the best time to boulder at Poudre Canyon?
The best months for bouldering at Poudre Canyon are November to December: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, July to August are too hot, May to June are too wet and January is too cold. September is warm: climb early or late in the day.
What's the weather like at Poudre Canyon in November?
Highs around 11 °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 Poudre Canyon?
May, with about 17 rainy days and 115 mm on average. Most rock dries within a day after a shower, but cracks and pockets can seep for longer.