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Best Time to Hike Wicklow Way

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Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for Wicklow Way, Ireland, based on 2-year climate normals.

Month-by-month weather on Wicklow Way

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 4.7°C / 40°F 0.7°C / 33°F 131 mm 15
February 6.7°C / 44°F 2.4°C / 36°F 130 mm 19
March 8.2°C / 47°F 3°C / 37°F 116 mm 18
April 10.8°C / 51°F 4.6°C / 40°F 158 mm 19
May 14.5°C / 58°F 7.6°C / 46°F 94 mm 15
June 15.1°C / 59°F 8.6°C / 47°F 119 mm 19
July 16.5°C / 62°F 10.5°C / 51°F 111 mm 22
August 16.8°C / 62°F 10.5°C / 51°F 90 mm 18
September 13.6°C / 56°F 8.2°C / 47°F 152 mm 18
October 11.1°C / 52°F 6.6°C / 44°F 143 mm 18
November 8.4°C / 47°F 4.4°C / 40°F 163 mm 21
December 7°C / 45°F 3°C / 37°F 169 mm 16

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 Wicklow Way are May, July, August. Expect daytime highs around 16°C (61°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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