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When to climb at Glendalough
The best months for bouldering at Glendalough are February and May to June: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average March to April, July to August and October to December 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 | 18 of 31 | 6° / 2° | 106 mm | Good |
| February | 16 of 28 | 8° / 3° | 83 mm | Best |
| March | 11 of 31 | 9° / 3° | 134 mm | Wet |
| April | 12 of 30 | 11° / 5° | 143 mm | Wet |
| May | 18 of 31 | 15° / 8° | 72 mm | Best |
| June | 15 of 30 | 17° / 10° | 95 mm | Best |
| July | 12 of 31 | 18° / 11° | 122 mm | Wet |
| August | 13 of 31 | 18° / 11° | 100 mm | Wet |
| September | 15 of 30 | 16° / 9° | 146 mm | Good |
| October | 14 of 31 | 13° / 7° | 168 mm | Wet |
| November | 12 of 30 | 9° / 5° | 132 mm | Wet |
| December | 14 of 31 | 8° / 4° | 138 mm | Wet |
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When is the best time to boulder at Glendalough?
The best months for bouldering at Glendalough are February and May to June: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average March to April, July to August and October to December too wet.
What's the weather like at Glendalough in February?
Highs around 8 °C and lows around 3 °C, with about 12 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 83 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at Glendalough?
March, with about 20 rainy days and 134 mm on average. Most rock dries within a day after a shower, but cracks and pockets can seep for longer.