Best Time-of-Year
The best month at The Gunks is April, when temperatures average 5–15 °C (40–60 °F) and mid-day humidity sits around 53%. Expect rainy, mild days, with around 16 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 cold days, with around 4 climbable days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
February
A typical February brings cold days, with around 4 excellent days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
March
A typical March brings rainy, cool days, with around 11 excellent days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
April
April is the year's best month for climbing — expect rainy, mild days, with around 16 excellent days.
May
May is among the year's most reliable months — expect mild days, with around 12 excellent days.
June
A typical June brings rainy, warm days, with around 5 excellent days. Heat takes out most of the rest.
July
A typical July brings rainy, warm days, with around 11 climbable days. Heat takes out most of the rest.
August
A typical August brings warm days, with around 3 excellent days. Heat takes out most of the rest.
September
A typical September brings mild days, with around 6 excellent days. Heat takes out most of the rest.
October
October is among the year's most reliable months — expect mild days, with around 14 excellent days.
November
A typical November brings cool days, with around 13 excellent days.
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 | 4 | 27 | −6 to 1 °C 21–34 °F | 9 | 65% |
| February | 4 | 7 | 17 | −6 to 4 °C 22–39 °F | 7 | 58% |
| March | 11 | 8 | 12 | 0–10 °C 31–50 °F | 12 | 55% |
| April | 16 | 6 | 8 | 5–15 °C 40–60 °F | 13 | 53% |
| May | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10–21 °C 49–69 °F | 10 | 58% |
| June | 5 | 14 | 11 | 14–25 °C 57–77 °F | 12 | 60% |
| July | 0 | 11 | 20 | 18–29 °C 64–84 °F | 12 | 61% |
| August | 3 | 11 | 17 | 16–27 °C 61–80 °F | 11 | 62% |
| September | 6 | 14 | 10 | 13–23 °C 55–73 °F | 9 | 64% |
| October | 14 | 10 | 7 | 7–17 °C 45–63 °F | 7 | 61% |
| November | 13 | 8 | 9 | 1–10 °C 33–50 °F | 8 | 58% |
| December | 2 | 4 | 25 | −3 to 4 °C 26–40 °F | 9 | 67% |