Best Time-of-Year
The best month at The Chief (Squamish) is April, when temperatures average 3–11 °C (38–53 °F) and mid-day humidity sits around 60%. Expect rainy, cool days, with around 11 excellent days in a typical April. May and June are the most reliable months, with milder temperatures.
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Month by Month
January
A typical January brings rainy, cold days, with around 3 climbable days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
February
A typical February brings rainy, cold days, with around 3 climbable days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
March
A typical March brings rainy, cool days, with around 3 excellent days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
April
April is the year's best month for climbing — expect rainy, cool days, with around 11 excellent days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
May
May is among the year's most reliable months — expect rainy, mild days, with around 15 excellent days.
June
June is among the year's most reliable months — expect rainy, mild days, with around 14 excellent days.
July
A typical July brings dry, warm days, with around 11 excellent days.
August
A typical August brings warm days, with around 6 excellent days.
September
A typical September brings mild days, with around 10 excellent days.
October
A typical October brings rainy, cool days, with around 8 excellent days. Humid air takes out most of the rest.
November
A typical November brings rainy, cool days, with around 2 excellent days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
December
A typical December brings rainy, cold days, with few climbable 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 | 1 | 3 | 27 | −1 to 4 °C 31–40 °F | 17 | 81% |
| February | 1 | 3 | 24 | −1 to 5 °C 31–41 °F | 15 | 73% |
| March | 3 | 5 | 23 | 1–8 °C 34–46 °F | 20 | 70% |
| April | 11 | 3 | 16 | 3–11 °C 38–53 °F | 14 | 60% |
| May | 15 | 4 | 12 | 7–17 °C 45–62 °F | 12 | 58% |
| June | 14 | 5 | 11 | 10–20 °C 51–67 °F | 12 | 57% |
| July | 11 | 16 | 4 | 13–24 °C 56–75 °F | 5 | 53% |
| August | 6 | 20 | 5 | 14–24 °C 57–75 °F | 7 | 55% |
| September | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11–20 °C 52–68 °F | 10 | 62% |
| October | 8 | 3 | 20 | 6–13 °C 43–56 °F | 15 | 70% |
| November | 2 | 1 | 27 | 2–7 °C 35–44 °F | 19 | 79% |
| December | 0 | 0 | 31 | −1 to 4 °C 31–38 °F | 22 | 84% |