Best Time-of-Year
The best month at City of Rocks is May, when temperatures average 4–14 °C (39–56 °F) and mid-day humidity sits around 43%. Expect cool days, with around 23 excellent days in a typical May. May, June, and September are the most reliable months, with milder temperatures.
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Month by Month
January
A typical January brings cold days, with around 6 climbable days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
February
A typical February brings cold days, with around 4 excellent days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
March
A typical March brings cold days, with around 9 excellent days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
April
A typical April brings cool days, with around 16 excellent days.
May
May is the year's best month for climbing — expect cool days, with around 23 excellent days.
June
June is among the year's most reliable months — expect dry, mild days, with around 28 excellent days.
July
A typical July brings dry, warm days, with around 29 excellent days.
August
A typical August brings dry, warm days, with around 28 excellent days.
September
September is among the year's most reliable months — expect dry, mild days, with around 26 excellent days.
October
A typical October brings dry, cool days, with around 20 excellent days.
November
A typical November brings dry, cold days, with around 9 excellent days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
December
A typical December brings snowy, cold days, with around 3 excellent days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
A Typical Year
| Month | Excellent Days | Viable Days | Off Days | Temperature | Wet Days | Mid-Day Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 6 | 25 | −7 to −1 °C 19–30 °F | 10 | 70% |
| February | 4 | 5 | 19 | −6 to 1 °C 21–33 °F | 9 | 63% |
| March | 9 | 6 | 16 | −3 to 4 °C 26–40 °F | 11 | 58% |
| April | 16 | 7 | 7 | −1 to 8 °C 30–46 °F | 8 | 47% |
| May | 23 | 4 | 4 | 4–14 °C 39–56 °F | 8 | 43% |
| June | 28 | 2 | 0 | 9–19 °C 48–67 °F | 5 | 37% |
| July | 29 | 2 | 0 | 15–26 °C 60–79 °F | 2 | 25% |
| August | 28 | 2 | 1 | 14–24 °C 57–75 °F | 5 | 32% |
| September | 26 | 2 | 2 | 10–20 °C 51–68 °F | 4 | 33% |
| October | 20 | 4 | 7 | 4–12 °C 39–54 °F | 6 | 46% |
| November | 9 | 8 | 13 | −3 to 4 °C 27–40 °F | 6 | 56% |
| December | 3 | 8 | 20 | −5 to 1 °C 24–34 °F | 12 | 67% |