Best Time-of-Year
The best month at Penitente Canyon is April, when temperatures average −2 to 13 °C (29–56 °F) and mid-day humidity sits around 23%. Expect dry, cool days, with around 25 excellent days in a typical April. April, May, and October are the most reliable months.
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Month by Month
January
A typical January brings dry, cold days, with around 5 excellent days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
February
A typical February brings dry, cold days, with around 12 excellent days.
March
A typical March brings dry, cool days, with around 19 excellent days.
April
April is the year's best month for climbing — expect dry, cool days, with around 25 excellent days.
May
May is among the year's most reliable months — expect dry, mild days, with around 26 excellent days.
June
A typical June brings warm days, with around 27 excellent days.
July
A typical July brings warm days, with around 26 excellent days.
August
A typical August brings warm days, with around 25 excellent days.
September
A typical September brings dry, mild days, with around 25 excellent days.
October
October is among the year's most reliable months — expect dry, mild days, with around 25 excellent days.
November
A typical November brings dry, cool days, with around 17 excellent days.
December
A typical December brings dry, cold days, with around 9 excellent days.
A Typical Year
| Month | Excellent Days | Viable Days | Off Days | Temperature | Wet Days | Mid-Day Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5 | 14 | 12 | −10 to 2 °C 14–36 °F | 3 | 39% |
| February | 12 | 10 | 6 | −8 to 5 °C 18–42 °F | 3 | 33% |
| March | 19 | 6 | 6 | −4 to 9 °C 24–49 °F | 5 | 31% |
| April | 25 | 4 | 1 | −2 to 13 °C 29–56 °F | 3 | 23% |
| May | 26 | 1 | 4 | 3–18 °C 37–64 °F | 6 | 25% |
| June | 27 | 2 | 1 | 8–24 °C 46–75 °F | 8 | 24% |
| July | 26 | 2 | 3 | 10–26 °C 50–79 °F | 7 | 28% |
| August | 25 | 4 | 2 | 10–25 °C 50–76 °F | 10 | 32% |
| September | 25 | 3 | 2 | 7–22 °C 44–71 °F | 6 | 31% |
| October | 25 | 2 | 4 | 1–15 °C 33–60 °F | 4 | 32% |
| November | 17 | 8 | 5 | −6 to 8 °C 22–46 °F | 3 | 35% |
| December | 9 | 15 | 7 | −8 to 4 °C 17–40 °F | 1 | 38% |