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When to climb at Salève
The best months for bouldering at Salève are February to April: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. June to August 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 | 17 of 31 | 5° / -2° | 128 mm | Good |
| February | 21 of 28 | 8° / -1° | 36 mm | Best |
| March | 17 of 31 | 11° / 2° | 83 mm | Best |
| April | 18 of 30 | 13° / 4° | 95 mm | Best |
| May | 18 of 31 | 17° / 8° | 100 mm | Good |
| June | 19 of 30 | 24° / 14° | 85 mm | Warm |
| July | 21 of 31 | 25° / 15° | 74 mm | Warm |
| August | 22 of 31 | 27° / 15° | 50 mm | Warm |
| September | 19 of 30 | 20° / 11° | 126 mm | Good |
| October | 18 of 31 | 15° / 7° | 154 mm | Good |
| November | 16 of 30 | 9° / 1° | 126 mm | Good |
| December | 20 of 31 | 5° / -1° | 104 mm | Good |
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When is the best time to boulder at Salève?
The best months for bouldering at Salève are February to April: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. June to August are warm: climb early or late in the day.
What's the weather like at Salève in February?
Highs around 8 °C and lows around -1 °C, with about 7 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 36 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at Salève?
March, with about 14 rainy days and 83 mm on average. Most rock dries within a day after a shower, but cracks and pockets can seep for longer.