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When to climb at Smugglers' Notch
The best months for bouldering at Smugglers' Notch are May and September to October: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, April and June to August are too wet and November to March are too cold.
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 | 11 of 31 | -5° / -12° | 107 mm | Cold |
| February | 12 of 28 | -3° / -14° | 72 mm | Cold |
| March | 13 of 31 | 2° / -7° | 124 mm | Cold |
| April | 14 of 30 | 9° / -2° | 123 mm | Wet |
| May | 16 of 31 | 15° / 5° | 127 mm | Best |
| June | 12 of 30 | 20° / 11° | 140 mm | Wet |
| July | 12 of 31 | 23° / 15° | 189 mm | Wet |
| August | 14 of 31 | 20° / 12° | 161 mm | Wet |
| September | 22 of 30 | 18° / 10° | 67 mm | Best |
| October | 17 of 31 | 11° / 4° | 129 mm | Best |
| November | 11 of 30 | 2° / -4° | 115 mm | Cold |
| December | 12 of 31 | -3° / -11° | 126 mm | Cold |
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When is the best time to boulder at Smugglers' Notch?
The best months for bouldering at Smugglers' Notch are May and September to October: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, April and June to August are too wet and November to March are too cold.
What's the weather like at Smugglers' Notch in May?
Highs around 15 °C and lows around 5 °C, with about 15 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 127 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at Smugglers' Notch?
January, with about 20 rainy days and 107 mm on average. Most rock dries within a day after a shower, but cracks and pockets can seep for longer.