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When to climb at Val-David
The best months for bouldering at Val-David are April to May and October: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average July too wet and December to March too cold. August 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 | 18 of 31 | -5° / -13° | 79 mm | Cold |
| February | 16 of 28 | -4° / -15° | 69 mm | Cold |
| March | 18 of 31 | 2° / -8° | 81 mm | Cold |
| April | 17 of 30 | 9° / -2° | 106 mm | Best |
| May | 18 of 31 | 17° / 7° | 102 mm | Best |
| June | 16 of 30 | 22° / 12° | 130 mm | Good |
| July | 13 of 31 | 24° / 15° | 129 mm | Wet |
| August | 19 of 31 | 22° / 13° | 117 mm | Warm |
| September | 24 of 30 | 20° / 11° | 38 mm | Good |
| October | 22 of 31 | 13° / 5° | 106 mm | Best |
| November | 16 of 30 | 3° / -3° | 79 mm | Good |
| December | 16 of 31 | -3° / -12° | 93 mm | Cold |
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When is the best time to boulder at Val-David?
The best months for bouldering at Val-David are April to May and October: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average July too wet and December to March too cold. August is warm: climb early or late in the day.
What's the weather like at Val-David in April?
Highs around 9 °C and lows around -2 °C, with about 13 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 106 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at Val-David?
July, with about 18 rainy days and 129 mm on average. Most rock dries within a day after a shower, but cracks and pockets can seep for longer.