Our top picks for a January bouldering trip are Hueco Tanks, Albarracín and Cresciano. January is the best month of the year at Hueco Tanks, and a good month at Albarracín and Cresciano. Each pick is based on decades of weather data run through our rock-drying model — tap a card for the full month-by-month breakdown.
Top bouldering picks for January
Hueco Tanks
The desert winter classic. November through March is the reliable window — also when guided tours and North Mountain reservations are busiest.
See the month-by-month weather data →
Albarracín
A winter and shoulder-season classic. Mornings are cold, but winter sun on south-facing sectors like Sol y Sombra warms the sandstone quickly.
See the month-by-month weather data →
Cresciano
Low-lying Ticino gneiss with almost no off-season — one of the few places in Europe that climbs well through winter and early spring.
See the month-by-month weather data →How the January picks compare
| Destination | Country | Rock | January | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hueco Tanks | Texas, USA | Syenite porphyry | ★ Best | Nov–Mar |
| Albarracín | Spain | Sandstone | Good | Jan–Mar, Sep |
| Cresciano | Switzerland | Gneiss | Good | Jan–Sep |
Season = the months each destination's own weather-data article rates good or best.
Questions
Where is the best place to go bouldering in January?
Our top picks are Hueco Tanks, Albarracín and Cresciano. January is the best month of the year at Hueco Tanks, and a good month at Albarracín and Cresciano.
Which bouldering destinations are at their best in January?
January is the best month of the year at Hueco Tanks, according to the weather data in its destination guide. Our other picks are at their best at other times of year: Albarracín in February and Cresciano in March.
Where should I go bouldering in February?
In February, our top picks are Albarracín, Cresciano and Hueco Tanks. See where to go bouldering in February.