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When to climb at Tintagel
The best months for bouldering at Tintagel are February and May: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, March to April and July to January are too wet.
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 | 9° / 5° | 173 mm | Wet |
| February | 12 of 28 | 10° / 6° | 120 mm | Best |
| March | 13 of 31 | 11° / 6° | 150 mm | Wet |
| April | 11 of 30 | 13° / 8° | 117 mm | Wet |
| May | 18 of 31 | 16° / 11° | 79 mm | Best |
| June | 14 of 30 | 18° / 13° | 84 mm | Good |
| July | 7 of 31 | 19° / 14° | 143 mm | Wet |
| August | 12 of 31 | 19° / 15° | 108 mm | Wet |
| September | 9 of 30 | 18° / 13° | 144 mm | Wet |
| October | 11 of 31 | 16° / 12° | 128 mm | Wet |
| November | 8 of 30 | 12° / 9° | 195 mm | Wet |
| December | 10 of 31 | 11° / 7° | 190 mm | Wet |
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When is the best time to boulder at Tintagel?
The best months for bouldering at Tintagel are February and May: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, March to April and July to January are too wet.
What's the weather like at Tintagel in February?
Highs around 10 °C and lows around 6 °C, with about 16 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 120 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at Tintagel?
July, with about 24 rainy days and 143 mm on average. Most rock dries within a day after a shower, but cracks and pockets can seep for longer.