Best Time-of-Year
The best month at Black Mountain is January, when temperatures average 7–19 °C (45–66 °F) and mid-day humidity sits around 36%. Expect dry, mild days, with around 20 excellent days in a typical January. January, November, and December are the most reliable months, with cooler temperatures.
- Terrible
- Poor
- Fair
- Good
- Excellent
- Perfect
Tap a month for its details below.
Month by Month
January
January is the year's best month for climbing — expect dry, mild days, with around 20 excellent days.
February
A typical February brings dry, mild days, with around 12 excellent days.
March
A typical March brings mild days, with around 8 excellent days.
April
A typical April brings dry, warm days, with around 6 excellent days.
May
A typical May brings dry, warm days, with around 2 excellent days.
June
A typical June brings dry, hot days, with around 23 climbable days.
July
A typical July brings dry, hot days, with around 21 climbable days.
August
A typical August brings dry, hot days, with around 17 climbable days. Heat takes out most of the rest.
September
A typical September brings dry, hot days, with around 18 climbable days. Heat takes out most of the rest.
October
A typical October brings dry, warm days, with around 5 excellent days.
November
November is among the year's most reliable months — expect dry, warm days, with around 16 excellent days.
December
December is among the year's most reliable months — expect dry, mild days, with around 15 excellent days.
A Typical Year
| Month | Excellent Days | Viable Days | Off Days | Temperature | Wet Days | Mid-Day Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 6 | 5 | 7–19 °C 45–66 °F | 5 | 36% |
| February | 12 | 10 | 6 | 8–20 °C 46–68 °F | 6 | 38% |
| March | 8 | 18 | 5 | 10–21 °C 49–71 °F | 7 | 40% |
| April | 6 | 23 | 1 | 11–24 °C 51–75 °F | 3 | 37% |
| May | 2 | 26 | 3 | 13–26 °C 56–78 °F | 1 | 43% |
| June | 0 | 23 | 7 | 16–31 °C 61–87 °F | 0 | 37% |
| July | 0 | 21 | 10 | 19–35 °C 66–96 °F | 0 | 28% |
| August | 0 | 17 | 14 | 20–36 °C 68–97 °F | 1 | 27% |
| September | 0 | 18 | 12 | 18–33 °C 65–91 °F | 2 | 35% |
| October | 5 | 22 | 4 | 14–29 °C 57–83 °F | 2 | 32% |
| November | 16 | 11 | 3 | 10–23 °C 50–74 °F | 4 | 28% |
| December | 15 | 10 | 6 | 8–20 °C 46–68 °F | 5 | 39% |