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When to climb at Rumbling Bald
The best months for bouldering at Rumbling Bald are November to February: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, June to August are too hot. May and 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 | 23 of 31 | 9° / -1° | 125 mm | Best |
| February | 20 of 28 | 14° / 2° | 76 mm | Best |
| March | 23 of 31 | 17° / 4° | 104 mm | Good |
| April | 20 of 30 | 21° / 8° | 110 mm | Good |
| May | 18 of 31 | 24° / 12° | 142 mm | Warm |
| June | 18 of 30 | 28° / 16° | 92 mm | Hot |
| July | 16 of 31 | 31° / 19° | 121 mm | Hot |
| August | 18 of 31 | 28° / 17° | 116 mm | Hot |
| September | 18 of 30 | 26° / 15° | 151 mm | Warm |
| October | 28 of 31 | 21° / 9° | 35 mm | Good |
| November | 25 of 30 | 16° / 5° | 32 mm | Best |
| December | 23 of 31 | 11° / 0° | 104 mm | Best |
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When is the best time to boulder at Rumbling Bald?
The best months for bouldering at Rumbling Bald are November to February: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, June to August are too hot. May and September are warm: climb early or late in the day.
What's the weather like at Rumbling Bald in January?
Highs around 9 °C and lows around -1 °C, with about 8 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 125 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at Rumbling Bald?
July, with about 15 rainy days and 121 mm on average. Most rock dries within a day after a shower, but cracks and pockets can seep for longer.