Best Time-of-Year
The best month at Rila is October, when temperatures average 4–13 °C (40–55 °F) and mid-day humidity sits around 56%. Expect cool days, with around 15 excellent days in a typical October. 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 4 excellent days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
February
A typical February brings cold days, with around 5 excellent days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
March
A typical March brings rainy, cold days, with around 9 excellent days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
April
April is among the year's most reliable months — expect rainy, cool days, with around 8 excellent days.
May
A typical May brings rainy, cool days, with around 6 excellent days. Rain takes out most of the rest.
June
A typical June brings rainy, mild days, with around 2 excellent days. Heat takes out most of the rest.
July
A typical July brings mild days, with around 3 excellent days.
August
A typical August brings mild days, with around 23 climbable days.
September
A typical September brings mild days, with around 7 excellent days.
October
October is the year's best month for climbing — expect cool days, with around 15 excellent days.
November
A typical November brings rainy, cool days, with around 8 excellent days.
December
A typical December brings rainy, cold 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 | 4 | 6 | 21 | −4 to 2 °C 24–36 °F | 13 | 67% |
| February | 5 | 7 | 16 | −4 to 3 °C 25–38 °F | 10 | 64% |
| March | 9 | 5 | 17 | −2 to 6 °C 29–42 °F | 15 | 59% |
| April | 8 | 6 | 16 | 1–9 °C 34–49 °F | 17 | 58% |
| May | 6 | 10 | 15 | 5–13 °C 41–56 °F | 21 | 59% |
| June | 2 | 17 | 11 | 10–20 °C 51–68 °F | 17 | 54% |
| July | 3 | 24 | 4 | 12–22 °C 54–72 °F | 9 | 46% |
| August | 1 | 23 | 7 | 12–22 °C 54–71 °F | 11 | 48% |
| September | 7 | 18 | 5 | 8–17 °C 47–63 °F | 10 | 53% |
| October | 15 | 8 | 8 | 4–13 °C 40–55 °F | 8 | 56% |
| November | 8 | 6 | 16 | 2–9 °C 35–48 °F | 12 | 62% |
| December | 5 | 5 | 21 | −2 to 4 °C 28–40 °F | 12 | 70% |