Painted Bluff | TravelDojo

How to Get to Painted Bluff #

Painted Bluff lies within Alabama’s upland regions and is typically reached by a drive on local roads followed by a short hike to the base of the cliff. Local trailheads provide the usual access points.

Tips for Visiting Painted Bluff #

Bring a telephoto lens-rock art and colors are often best appreciated from a short distance.
Check local landowner rules-some bluffs sit on private property with limited public access.
Late afternoon light brings out pigment and texture in the cliff face.

Best Time to Visit Painted Bluff #

Spring and fall are the best times to see the cliff's colors and to avoid summer heat.

Spring and Fall (Mar-May, Sept-Nov)

Mar-May, Sep-Nov · 10-25°C

Mild weather and stable conditions make for comfortable visits and better light.

Weather & Climate near Painted Bluff #

Climate

Painted Bluff's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1417 mm/year), wettest in March.

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

32°

Warmest Month

-1°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (133 mm).

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

-1° – 10°

Weather

133 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

February

February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm).

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

0° – 13°

Weather

124 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

March

March is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (163 mm).

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

4° – 18°

Weather

163 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

April

April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm).

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

8° – 22°

Weather

128 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

May

May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm).

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

13° – 26°

Weather

124 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

June

June is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Mild

24°C

Temperature

17° – 30°

Weather

98 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm).

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

19° – 32°

Weather

121 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

August

August is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

19° – 32°

Weather

84 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

September

September is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm).

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

15° – 29°

Weather

110 mm

Rainfall

2.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

October

October is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

9° – 23°

Weather

81 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

November

November is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm).

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cool

10°C

Temperature

4° – 17°

Weather

114 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

December

December is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm).

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

0° – 12°

Weather

137 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

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