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When to climb at Schwarzwald
The best months for bouldering at Schwarzwald are April to May and October: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average July and November too wet.
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 | 16 of 31 | 3° / -3° | 107 mm | Good |
| February | 16 of 28 | 5° / -1° | 82 mm | Good |
| March | 16 of 31 | 9° / 0° | 87 mm | Good |
| April | 16 of 30 | 11° / 2° | 91 mm | Best |
| May | 15 of 31 | 15° / 6° | 117 mm | Best |
| June | 16 of 30 | 20° / 11° | 79 mm | Good |
| July | 13 of 31 | 20° / 11° | 115 mm | Wet |
| August | 15 of 31 | 21° / 12° | 82 mm | Good |
| September | 14 of 30 | 17° / 9° | 113 mm | Good |
| October | 17 of 31 | 13° / 5° | 87 mm | Best |
| November | 14 of 30 | 7° / 0° | 118 mm | Wet |
| December | 18 of 31 | 4° / -2° | 92 mm | Good |
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When is the best time to boulder at Schwarzwald?
The best months for bouldering at Schwarzwald are April to May and October: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average July and November too wet.
What's the weather like at Schwarzwald in April?
Highs around 11 °C and lows around 2 °C, with about 14 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 91 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at Schwarzwald?
July, with about 18 rainy days and 115 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.