Best Time-of-Year
The best month at The Needles is April, when temperatures average 2–12 °C (35–54 °F) and mid-day humidity sits around 46%. Expect dry, cool days, with around 22 excellent days in a typical April. April, May, and June are the most reliable months.
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Month by Month
January
A typical January brings dry, cool days, with around 17 excellent days.
February
A typical February brings cool days, with around 15 excellent days.
March
A typical March brings cool days, with around 16 excellent days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
April
April is the year's best month for climbing — expect dry, cool days, with around 22 excellent days.
May
May is among the year's most reliable months — expect dry, mild days, with around 28 excellent days.
June
June is among the year's most reliable months — expect dry, mild days, with around 29 excellent days.
July
A typical July brings dry, warm days, with around 30 excellent days.
August
A typical August brings dry, warm days, with around 29 excellent days.
September
A typical September brings dry, mild days, with around 28 excellent days.
October
A typical October brings dry, mild days, with around 28 excellent days.
November
A typical November brings dry, cool days, with around 22 excellent days.
December
A typical December brings cool days, with around 17 excellent days.
A Typical Year
| Month | Excellent Days | Viable Days | Off Days | Temperature | Wet Days | Mid-Day Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17 | 4 | 10 | −1 to 7 °C 30–45 °F | 6 | 50% |
| February | 15 | 4 | 9 | −1 to 7 °C 30–45 °F | 8 | 51% |
| March | 16 | 4 | 11 | 0–9 °C 32–48 °F | 9 | 53% |
| April | 22 | 4 | 4 | 2–12 °C 35–54 °F | 4 | 46% |
| May | 28 | 2 | 1 | 6–17 °C 42–62 °F | 3 | 39% |
| June | 29 | 1 | 0 | 10–22 °C 51–72 °F | 2 | 33% |
| July | 30 | 1 | 0 | 14–27 °C 58–80 °F | 1 | 26% |
| August | 29 | 2 | 0 | 14–26 °C 57–79 °F | 3 | 27% |
| September | 28 | 1 | 1 | 11–23 °C 52–73 °F | 2 | 32% |
| October | 28 | 1 | 2 | 6–18 °C 44–64 °F | 2 | 33% |
| November | 22 | 3 | 5 | 2–12 °C 36–53 °F | 5 | 40% |
| December | 17 | 4 | 10 | 0–9 °C 33–47 °F | 7 | 51% |