Best Time-of-Year
The best month at Rifle is April, when temperatures average −2 to 9 °C (29–49 °F) and mid-day humidity sits around 36%. Expect cool days, with around 18 excellent days in a typical April. April, May, and June 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 3 excellent days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
March
A typical March brings cold days, with around 11 excellent days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
April
April is the year's best month for climbing — expect cool days, with around 18 excellent days.
May
May is among the year's most reliable months — expect cool days, with around 25 excellent days.
June
June is among the year's most reliable months — expect dry, mild days, with around 27 excellent days.
July
A typical July brings dry, warm days, with around 29 excellent days.
August
A typical August brings warm days, with around 26 excellent days.
September
A typical September brings dry, mild days, with around 26 excellent days.
October
A typical October brings cool days, with around 20 excellent days.
November
A typical November brings cold days, with around 11 excellent days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
December
A typical December brings cold days, with around 2 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 | −10 to −2 °C 14–29 °F | 9 | 60% |
| February | 3 | 8 | 17 | −8 to 1 °C 18–34 °F | 9 | 52% |
| March | 11 | 6 | 14 | −4 to 5 °C 24–42 °F | 10 | 46% |
| April | 18 | 5 | 7 | −2 to 9 °C 29–49 °F | 8 | 36% |
| May | 25 | 3 | 3 | 3–15 °C 37–59 °F | 8 | 33% |
| June | 27 | 1 | 2 | 9–22 °C 48–72 °F | 6 | 26% |
| July | 29 | 2 | 0 | 12–25 °C 53–78 °F | 5 | 26% |
| August | 26 | 4 | 1 | 11–24 °C 52–75 °F | 10 | 33% |
| September | 26 | 1 | 3 | 8–20 °C 46–69 °F | 6 | 33% |
| October | 20 | 3 | 8 | 2–12 °C 35–54 °F | 7 | 42% |
| November | 11 | 8 | 11 | −4 to 5 °C 24–41 °F | 7 | 47% |
| December | 2 | 10 | 19 | −7 to 1 °C 19–33 °F | 9 | 59% |