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When to climb at Doolin
The best months for bouldering at Doolin are May: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average June to April too wet.
Can you climb there today?Today's answer, hour by hour, and the week ahead.Month by month
| Month | Dry days | High / low | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13 of 31 | 8° / 4° | 164 mm | Wet |
| February | 9 of 28 | 10° / 6° | 142 mm | Wet |
| March | 12 of 31 | 10° / 5° | 151 mm | Wet |
| April | 11 of 30 | 13° / 7° | 116 mm | Wet |
| May | 19 of 31 | 16° / 10° | 86 mm | Best |
| June | 9 of 30 | 17° / 12° | 143 mm | Wet |
| July | 5 of 31 | 17° / 13° | 185 mm | Wet |
| August | 7 of 31 | 18° / 13° | 176 mm | Wet |
| September | 12 of 30 | 16° / 12° | 150 mm | Wet |
| October | 12 of 31 | 14° / 10° | 177 mm | Wet |
| November | 10 of 30 | 11° / 7° | 198 mm | Wet |
| December | 8 of 31 | 10° / 6° | 225 mm | Wet |
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When is the best time to boulder at Doolin?
The best months for bouldering at Doolin are May: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average June to April too wet.
What's the weather like at Doolin in May?
Highs around 16 °C and lows around 10 °C, with about 12 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 86 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at Doolin?
July, with about 26 rainy days and 185 mm on average. Most rock dries within a day after a shower, but cracks and pockets can seep for longer.