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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.

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Month by month

MonthDry daysHigh / lowRainVerdict
January13 of 318° / 4°164 mmWet
February9 of 2810° / 6°142 mmWet
March12 of 3110° / 5°151 mmWet
April11 of 3013° / 7°116 mmWet
May19 of 3116° / 10°86 mmBest
June9 of 3017° / 12°143 mmWet
July5 of 3117° / 13°185 mmWet
August7 of 3118° / 13°176 mmWet
September12 of 3016° / 12°150 mmWet
October12 of 3114° / 10°177 mmWet
November10 of 3011° / 7°198 mmWet
December8 of 3110° / 6°225 mmWet

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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.