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When to climb at Whiskey Gulch
The best months for bouldering at Whiskey Gulch 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 to August are 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 | 24 of 31 | -2° / -12° | 22 mm | Cold |
| February | 17 of 28 | -1° / -12° | 40 mm | Cold |
| March | 18 of 31 | 2° / -8° | 53 mm | Cold |
| April | 18 of 30 | 8° / -4° | 52 mm | Good |
| May | 16 of 31 | 15° / 2° | 93 mm | Good |
| June | 17 of 30 | 19° / 6° | 75 mm | Good |
| July | 20 of 31 | 26° / 11° | 41 mm | Warm |
| August | 20 of 31 | 24° / 10° | 55 mm | Warm |
| September | 22 of 30 | 20° / 7° | 48 mm | Good |
| October | 22 of 31 | 12° / 0° | 38 mm | Best |
| November | 24 of 30 | 5° / -5° | 22 mm | Good |
| December | 22 of 31 | 3° / -6° | 30 mm | Good |
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When is the best time to boulder at Whiskey Gulch?
The best months for bouldering at Whiskey Gulch 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 to August are warm: climb early or late in the day.
What's the weather like at Whiskey Gulch in October?
Highs around 12 °C and lows around 0 °C, with about 9 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 38 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at Whiskey Gulch?
May, with about 15 rainy days and 93 mm on average. Most rock dries within a day after a shower, but cracks and pockets can seep for longer.