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When to climb at Sherwood Forest
The best months for bouldering at Sherwood Forest are February to March and November: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average May and July to August too wet. June is 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 | 19 of 31 | 6° / -6° | 65 mm | Good |
| February | 21 of 28 | 9° / -2° | 43 mm | Best |
| March | 16 of 31 | 12° / 1° | 110 mm | Best |
| April | 15 of 30 | 14° / 3° | 93 mm | Good |
| May | 10 of 31 | 18° / 7° | 173 mm | Wet |
| June | 15 of 30 | 24° / 11° | 112 mm | Warm |
| July | 12 of 31 | 24° / 13° | 162 mm | Wet |
| August | 15 of 31 | 25° / 14° | 140 mm | Wet |
| September | 16 of 30 | 21° / 10° | 123 mm | Good |
| October | 18 of 31 | 17° / 7° | 79 mm | Good |
| November | 18 of 30 | 10° / -1° | 101 mm | Best |
| December | 20 of 31 | 7° / -4° | 105 mm | Good |
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When is the best time to boulder at Sherwood Forest?
The best months for bouldering at Sherwood Forest are February to March and November: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average May and July to August too wet. June is warm: climb early or late in the day.
What's the weather like at Sherwood Forest in February?
Highs around 9 °C and lows around -2 °C, with about 7 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 43 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at Sherwood Forest?
May, with about 21 rainy days and 173 mm on average. Most rock dries within a day after a shower, but cracks and pockets can seep for longer.