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When to climb at Tuolumne Meadows
The best months for bouldering at Tuolumne Meadows are October: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, January 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 | 19 of 31 | 1° / -10° | 198 mm | Cold |
| February | 16 of 28 | 0° / -11° | 241 mm | Cold |
| March | 17 of 31 | 0° / -10° | 299 mm | Cold |
| April | 24 of 30 | 5° / -7° | 46 mm | Good |
| May | 22 of 31 | 10° / -3° | 42 mm | Good |
| June | 21 of 30 | 17° / 3° | 40 mm | Good |
| July | 28 of 31 | 22° / 8° | 10 mm | Warm |
| August | 26 of 31 | 20° / 7° | 31 mm | Good |
| September | 23 of 30 | 17° / 4° | 32 mm | Good |
| October | 28 of 31 | 13° / 0° | 26 mm | Best |
| November | 21 of 30 | 6° / -6° | 91 mm | Good |
| December | 23 of 31 | 5° / -7° | 117 mm | Good |
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When is the best time to boulder at Tuolumne Meadows?
The best months for bouldering at Tuolumne Meadows are October: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, January to March are too cold. July is warm: climb early or late in the day.
What's the weather like at Tuolumne Meadows in October?
Highs around 13 °C and lows around 0 °C, with about 3 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 26 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at Tuolumne Meadows?
March, with about 14 rainy days and 299 mm on average. Most rock dries within a day after a shower, but cracks and pockets can seep for longer.