Our top picks for an October bouldering trip are the Rocklands, Chironico and Bishop. October is the best month of the year at the Rocklands, and a good month at Chironico and Bishop. 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 October
Rocklands
Cederberg sandstone that lives on cold, dry air. September and October are the window: the winter cold-front rain has closed but afternoons are still cool enough for good friction.
See the month-by-month weather data →
Chironico
Higher and snowier than neighbouring Cresciano, so it comes into its own from March through October, with a summer peak in July.
See the month-by-month weather data →
Bishop
Buttermilks granite and Happy/Sad volcanic tuff. October to April is reliable for a full day out; summer afternoons collapse in desert heat.
See the month-by-month weather data →How the October picks compare
| Destination | Country | Rock | October | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocklands | South Africa | Sandstone | ★ Best | Apr–May, Sep–Oct |
| Chironico | Switzerland | Gneiss | Good | Mar–Oct |
| Bishop | California, USA | Granite & volcanic tuff | Good | Mar–Apr, Oct–Dec |
Season = the months each destination's own weather-data article rates good or best.
Also in season in October
Questions
Where is the best place to go bouldering in October?
Our top picks are the Rocklands, Chironico and Bishop. October is the best month of the year at the Rocklands, and a good month at Chironico and Bishop.
Which bouldering destinations are at their best in October?
October is the best month of the year at the Rocklands, according to the weather data in its destination guide. Our other picks are at their best at other times of year: Chironico in July and Bishop in November.
Where else can I go bouldering in October?
Also in season in October: Val di Mello, Magic Wood and Joe's Valley. Each guide has the month-by-month weather data.
Where should I go bouldering in November?
In November, our top picks are Bishop, Joe's Valley and Hueco Tanks. See where to go bouldering in November.