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When to climb at The Rock Shop
The best months for bouldering at The Rock Shop are May and September to October: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, November to April 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 | 22 of 31 | -6° / -14° | 38 mm | Cold |
| February | 19 of 28 | -4° / -12° | 52 mm | Cold |
| March | 19 of 31 | -2° / -11° | 67 mm | Cold |
| April | 23 of 30 | 3° / -7° | 57 mm | Cold |
| May | 18 of 31 | 11° / 0° | 55 mm | Best |
| June | 22 of 30 | 19° / 6° | 44 mm | Good |
| July | 24 of 31 | 24° / 10° | 27 mm | Warm |
| August | 23 of 31 | 22° / 10° | 37 mm | Good |
| September | 25 of 30 | 17° / 6° | 28 mm | Best |
| October | 24 of 31 | 10° / 0° | 47 mm | Best |
| November | 26 of 30 | 1° / -7° | 22 mm | Cold |
| December | 21 of 31 | -1° / -9° | 31 mm | Cold |
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When is the best time to boulder at The Rock Shop?
The best months for bouldering at The Rock Shop are May and September to October: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, November to April are too cold. July is warm: climb early or late in the day.
What's the weather like at The Rock Shop in May?
Highs around 11 °C and lows around 0 °C, with about 13 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 55 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at The Rock Shop?
May, with about 13 rainy days and 55 mm on average. Most rock dries within a day after a shower, but cracks and pockets can seep for longer.