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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.
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 | 14 of 31 | 5° / -4° | 268 mm | Wet |
| February | 11 of 28 | 5° / -3° | 200 mm | Wet |
| March | 13 of 31 | 9° / -1° | 251 mm | Wet |
| April | 17 of 30 | 11° / 1° | 172 mm | Best |
| May | 21 of 31 | 18° / 6° | 84 mm | Best |
| June | 22 of 30 | 21° / 10° | 68 mm | Good |
| July | 28 of 31 | 26° / 13° | 30 mm | Warm |
| August | 23 of 31 | 26° / 14° | 69 mm | Warm |
| September | 21 of 30 | 22° / 11° | 120 mm | Good |
| October | 15 of 31 | 14° / 5° | 263 mm | Wet |
| November | 11 of 30 | 8° / 0° | 333 mm | Wet |
| December | 8 of 31 | 7° / 0° | 403 mm | Wet |
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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.