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When to climb at Xistral
The best months for bouldering at Xistral are February and April: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average March, May to June and September to January 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 | 12 of 31 | 9° / 4° | 266 mm | Wet |
| February | 15 of 28 | 10° / 4° | 134 mm | Best |
| March | 11 of 31 | 10° / 4° | 155 mm | Wet |
| April | 16 of 30 | 14° / 6° | 105 mm | Best |
| May | 14 of 31 | 15° / 8° | 118 mm | Wet |
| June | 14 of 30 | 19° / 12° | 106 mm | Wet |
| July | 17 of 31 | 20° / 12° | 61 mm | Good |
| August | 18 of 31 | 21° / 13° | 53 mm | Good |
| September | 12 of 30 | 18° / 11° | 124 mm | Wet |
| October | 14 of 31 | 16° / 10° | 236 mm | Wet |
| November | 12 of 30 | 12° / 7° | 207 mm | Wet |
| December | 13 of 31 | 9° / 4° | 143 mm | Wet |
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When is the best time to boulder at Xistral?
The best months for bouldering at Xistral are February and April: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average March, May to June and September to January too wet.
What's the weather like at Xistral in February?
Highs around 10 °C and lows around 4 °C, with about 13 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 134 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at Xistral?
March, with about 20 rainy days and 155 mm on average. Most rock dries within a day after a shower, but cracks and pockets can seep for longer.