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When to climb at Fair Head
The best months for bouldering at Fair Head are February, April to May and November: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, March, June to October and December to January are 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° | 85 mm | Wet |
| February | 13 of 28 | 9° / 5° | 64 mm | Best |
| March | 14 of 31 | 10° / 5° | 93 mm | Wet |
| April | 15 of 30 | 12° / 6° | 106 mm | Best |
| May | 18 of 31 | 15° / 9° | 76 mm | Best |
| June | 13 of 30 | 17° / 11° | 105 mm | Wet |
| July | 8 of 31 | 17° / 12° | 119 mm | Wet |
| August | 9 of 31 | 18° / 13° | 125 mm | Wet |
| September | 12 of 30 | 16° / 11° | 113 mm | Wet |
| October | 12 of 31 | 13° / 10° | 139 mm | Wet |
| November | 14 of 30 | 10° / 7° | 112 mm | Best |
| December | 13 of 31 | 9° / 6° | 141 mm | Wet |
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When is the best time to boulder at Fair Head?
The best months for bouldering at Fair Head are February, April to May and November: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average, March, June to October and December to January are too wet.
What's the weather like at Fair Head in February?
Highs around 9 °C and lows around 5 °C, with about 15 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 64 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at Fair Head?
July, with about 23 rainy days and 119 mm on average. Most rock dries within a day after a shower, but cracks and pockets can seep for longer.