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When to climb at Squamish

The best months for bouldering at Squamish are April to May: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average October to March too wet. July to August are warm: climb early or late in the day.

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Month by month

MonthDry daysHigh / lowRainVerdict
January14 of 315° / -4°268 mmWet
February11 of 285° / -3°200 mmWet
March13 of 319° / -1°251 mmWet
April17 of 3011° / 1°172 mmBest
May21 of 3118° / 6°84 mmBest
June22 of 3021° / 10°68 mmGood
July28 of 3126° / 13°30 mmWarm
August23 of 3126° / 14°69 mmWarm
September21 of 3022° / 11°120 mmGood
October15 of 3114° / 5°263 mmWet
November11 of 308° / 0°333 mmWet
December8 of 317° / 0°403 mmWet

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When is the best time to boulder at Squamish?

The best months for bouldering at Squamish are April to May: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average October to March too wet. July to August are warm: climb early or late in the day.

What's the weather like at Squamish in April?

Highs around 11 °C and lows around 1 °C, with about 13 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 172 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.

Which month is wettest at Squamish?

December, with about 23 rainy days and 403 mm on average. Most rock dries within a day after a shower, but cracks and pockets can seep for longer.