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When to climb at Telluride
The best months for bouldering at Telluride are May and October: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, August is too wet and December to March are too cold. July 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 | 17 of 31 | -2° / -15° | 74 mm | Cold |
| February | 17 of 28 | 1° / -13° | 65 mm | Cold |
| March | 17 of 31 | 2° / -10° | 94 mm | Cold |
| April | 19 of 30 | 7° / -6° | 58 mm | Good |
| May | 17 of 31 | 12° / -1° | 60 mm | Best |
| June | 16 of 30 | 19° / 4° | 74 mm | Good |
| July | 17 of 31 | 23° / 8° | 65 mm | Warm |
| August | 14 of 31 | 22° / 8° | 94 mm | Wet |
| September | 17 of 30 | 18° / 3° | 59 mm | Good |
| October | 22 of 31 | 13° / 0° | 45 mm | Best |
| November | 21 of 30 | 5° / -7° | 54 mm | Good |
| December | 24 of 31 | 3° / -11° | 31 mm | Cold |
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When is the best time to boulder at Telluride?
The best months for bouldering at Telluride are May and October: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, August is too wet and December to March are too cold. July is warm: climb early or late in the day.
What's the weather like at Telluride in May?
Highs around 12 °C and lows around -1 °C, with about 14 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 60 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at Telluride?
August, with about 17 rainy days and 94 mm on average. Most rock dries within a day after a shower, but cracks and pockets can seep for longer.