What is the regions climate?
While climbing in Central Australia is possible all year round, the winter months offer a much better climbing temperature than you might experience in summer. Winter is an especially good time to visit, as the weather at most other Southern crags is generally cold and miserable. Not surprisingly the peak tourist season is the winter months (April – September). The days are often mild, sometimes warm, and always sunny (well not always, but the chances are pretty good). The night temperatures (all year round) usually drop about 18 deg below the day time temperature, so night temperatures in winter often reach 0 deg C – you’ll need a warm swag, and a campfire to keep you warm. Summer months (October – March) are VERY hot, with temperatures often reaching 40 deg C or more (in the shade), and climbing at many cliffs is not recommended. However, climbing is still quite possible, providing you take the necessary precautions, and you stick to cliffs in the shade. You might also wish to visit
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