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When to climb at Red Rocks
The best months for bouldering at Red Rocks are November to February: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, May to September are too hot. April and October 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 | 26 of 31 | 9° / 2° | 36 mm | Best |
| February | 23 of 28 | 12° / 3° | 48 mm | Best |
| March | 25 of 31 | 15° / 4° | 34 mm | Good |
| April | 29 of 30 | 22° / 10° | 4 mm | Warm |
| May | 30 of 31 | 27° / 14° | 11 mm | Hot |
| June | 27 of 30 | 33° / 20° | 12 mm | Hot |
| July | 31 of 31 | 38° / 24° | 1 mm | Hot |
| August | 28 of 31 | 35° / 22° | 27 mm | Hot |
| September | 29 of 30 | 30° / 18° | 24 mm | Hot |
| October | 29 of 31 | 24° / 14° | 19 mm | Warm |
| November | 27 of 30 | 15° / 7° | 22 mm | Best |
| December | 29 of 31 | 13° / 6° | 15 mm | Best |
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When is the best time to boulder at Red Rocks?
The best months for bouldering at Red Rocks are November to February: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, May to September are too hot. April and October are warm: climb early or late in the day.
What's the weather like at Red Rocks in January?
Highs around 9 °C and lows around 2 °C, with about 5 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 36 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at Red Rocks?
March, with about 6 rainy days and 34 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.