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Best Time to Hike Hadrian's Wall Path

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Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for Hadrian's Wall Path, United Kingdom, based on 2-year climate normals.

Month-by-month weather on Hadrian's Wall Path

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 5.7°C / 42°F 1.2°C / 34°F 94 mm 13
February 7.9°C / 46°F 3°C / 37°F 64 mm 16
March 10.3°C / 51°F 3.4°C / 38°F 61 mm 16
April 12.3°C / 54°F 4.5°C / 40°F 67 mm 15
May 16.6°C / 62°F 8.2°C / 47°F 85 mm 11
June 17.3°C / 63°F 10.1°C / 50°F 87 mm 18
July 18.8°C / 66°F 11.8°C / 53°F 116 mm 20
August 18.9°C / 66°F 12.3°C / 54°F 73 mm 17
September 15.4°C / 60°F 9.2°C / 49°F 102 mm 15
October 12.8°C / 55°F 7.7°C / 46°F 95 mm 16
November 9.3°C / 49°F 4.4°C / 40°F 94 mm 12
December 8.5°C / 47°F 4.7°C / 40°F 98 mm 15

Highlighted rows are the recommended hiking window. Climate normals via Open-Meteo (2-year average). Mountain weather varies — always check a live forecast before you set off.

When to go

The best months to hike Hadrian's Wall Path are May, June, August. Expect daytime highs around 18°C (64°F) and nights near 10°C (50°F).

Pack flexible layers and a reliable rain shell — conditions can shift quickly in the mountains.

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