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When to climb at Priest Draw
The best months for bouldering at Priest Draw are April and November to December: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, July is too hot. June and August to 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 | 24 of 31 | 3° / -7° | 75 mm | Good |
| February | 22 of 28 | 5° / -6° | 69 mm | Good |
| March | 19 of 31 | 7° / -4° | 125 mm | Good |
| April | 26 of 30 | 13° / -1° | 21 mm | Best |
| May | 26 of 31 | 19° / 5° | 22 mm | Good |
| June | 25 of 30 | 25° / 11° | 29 mm | Warm |
| July | 24 of 31 | 29° / 15° | 29 mm | Hot |
| August | 17 of 31 | 27° / 14° | 59 mm | Warm |
| September | 22 of 30 | 23° / 10° | 29 mm | Warm |
| October | 27 of 31 | 18° / 5° | 35 mm | Good |
| November | 26 of 30 | 11° / 0° | 38 mm | Best |
| December | 28 of 31 | 9° / -2° | 12 mm | Best |
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When is the best time to boulder at Priest Draw?
The best months for bouldering at Priest Draw are April and November to December: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, July is too hot. June and August to September are warm: climb early or late in the day.
What's the weather like at Priest Draw in April?
Highs around 13 °C and lows around -1 °C, with about 4 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 21 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at Priest Draw?
August, with about 14 rainy days and 59 mm on average. Most rock dries within a day after a shower, but cracks and pockets can seep for longer.