Best Time-of-Year
The best month at New River Gorge is March, when temperatures average 3–14 °C (37–58 °F) and mid-day humidity sits around 51%. Expect cool days, with around 16 excellent days in a typical March. March, April, and October are the most reliable months.
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Month by Month
January
A typical January brings rainy, cold days, with around 2 excellent days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
February
A typical February brings rainy, cool days, with around 9 excellent days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
March
March is the year's best month for climbing — expect cool days, with around 16 excellent days.
April
April is among the year's most reliable months — expect mild days, with around 16 excellent days.
May
A typical May brings rainy, mild days, with around 10 excellent days. Rain takes out most of the rest.
June
A typical June brings rainy, warm days, with around 5 excellent days. Heat takes out most of the rest.
July
A typical July brings rainy, warm days, with around 8 climbable days. Heat takes out most of the rest.
August
A typical August brings rainy, warm days, with around 2 excellent days. Heat takes out most of the rest.
September
A typical September brings warm days, with around 6 excellent days.
October
October is among the year's most reliable months — expect mild days, with around 14 excellent days.
November
A typical November brings cool days, with around 12 excellent days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
December
A typical December brings rainy, cool days, with around 5 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 | 2 | 5 | 24 | −4 to 4 °C 24–39 °F | 14 | 65% |
| February | 9 | 5 | 14 | −1 to 9 °C 30–48 °F | 12 | 58% |
| March | 16 | 6 | 9 | 3–14 °C 37–58 °F | 11 | 51% |
| April | 16 | 7 | 7 | 8–19 °C 46–66 °F | 11 | 51% |
| May | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12–22 °C 53–71 °F | 16 | 57% |
| June | 5 | 13 | 12 | 15–26 °C 60–79 °F | 14 | 57% |
| July | 0 | 8 | 23 | 18–28 °C 65–82 °F | 16 | 65% |
| August | 2 | 10 | 19 | 17–27 °C 62–80 °F | 14 | 61% |
| September | 6 | 15 | 9 | 14–24 °C 56–75 °F | 10 | 58% |
| October | 14 | 9 | 8 | 8–19 °C 46–65 °F | 8 | 57% |
| November | 12 | 5 | 13 | 3–12 °C 37–54 °F | 11 | 58% |
| December | 5 | 5 | 21 | 0–8 °C 32–47 °F | 13 | 65% |