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When to climb at Portrane
The best months for bouldering at Portrane are February, April to May and November: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average July 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 | 20 of 31 | 8° / 3° | 70 mm | Good |
| February | 17 of 28 | 10° / 5° | 54 mm | Best |
| March | 15 of 31 | 11° / 5° | 91 mm | Good |
| April | 15 of 30 | 13° / 6° | 102 mm | Best |
| May | 19 of 31 | 16° / 10° | 61 mm | Best |
| June | 15 of 30 | 18° / 12° | 74 mm | Good |
| July | 11 of 31 | 19° / 13° | 124 mm | Wet |
| August | 16 of 31 | 20° / 13° | 79 mm | Good |
| September | 14 of 30 | 17° / 11° | 112 mm | Good |
| October | 16 of 31 | 14° / 9° | 99 mm | Good |
| November | 17 of 30 | 11° / 6° | 85 mm | Best |
| December | 18 of 31 | 10° / 6° | 87 mm | Good |
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When is the best time to boulder at Portrane?
The best months for bouldering at Portrane are February, April to May and November: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average July too wet.
What's the weather like at Portrane in February?
Highs around 10 °C and lows around 5 °C, with about 11 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 54 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at Portrane?
July, with about 20 rainy days and 124 mm on average. Most rock dries within a day after a shower, but cracks and pockets can seep for longer.