Best Time-of-Year
The best month at Red River Gorge is March, when temperatures average 4–17 °C (40–62 °F) and mid-day humidity sits around 49%. Expect mild days, with around 18 excellent days in a typical March. February, March, and April are the most reliable months, with cooler temperatures.
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Month by Month
January
A typical January brings cold days, with around 5 excellent days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
February
February is among the year's most reliable months — expect cool days, with around 12 excellent days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
March
March is the year's best month for climbing — expect mild days, with around 18 excellent days.
April
April is among the year's most reliable months — expect mild days, with around 15 excellent days.
May
A typical May brings rainy, warm days, with around 9 excellent days. Heat takes out most of the rest.
June
A typical June brings warm days, with around 2 excellent days. Heat takes out most of the rest.
July
A typical July brings rainy, hot days, with around 4 climbable days. Heat takes out most of the rest.
August
A typical August brings rainy, warm days, with around 7 climbable days. Heat takes out most of the rest.
September
A typical September brings warm days, with around 2 excellent days. Heat takes out most of the rest.
October
A typical October brings mild days, with around 13 excellent days.
November
A typical November brings cool days, with around 13 excellent days.
December
A typical December brings cool days, with around 8 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 | 5 | 6 | 20 | −3 to 6 °C 26–42 °F | 10 | 62% |
| February | 12 | 5 | 11 | 0–11 °C 33–52 °F | 9 | 54% |
| March | 18 | 6 | 7 | 4–17 °C 40–62 °F | 10 | 49% |
| April | 15 | 9 | 6 | 9–21 °C 48–70 °F | 11 | 50% |
| May | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13–24 °C 56–75 °F | 13 | 59% |
| June | 2 | 12 | 16 | 17–28 °C 63–83 °F | 11 | 57% |
| July | 0 | 4 | 27 | 20–30 °C 68–86 °F | 15 | 63% |
| August | 1 | 7 | 23 | 18–29 °C 65–84 °F | 12 | 61% |
| September | 2 | 15 | 13 | 15–26 °C 59–79 °F | 9 | 59% |
| October | 13 | 12 | 6 | 9–21 °C 48–70 °F | 7 | 55% |
| November | 13 | 8 | 9 | 3–14 °C 38–58 °F | 8 | 54% |
| December | 8 | 6 | 17 | 1–10 °C 34–51 °F | 11 | 62% |