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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.

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Month-by-month weather on Wicklow Way

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 40°F5°C 33°F1°C 131 mm 15
February 44°F7°C 36°F2°C 130 mm 19
March 47°F8°C 37°F3°C 116 mm 18
April 51°F11°C 40°F5°C 158 mm 19
May 58°F15°C 46°F8°C 94 mm 15
June 59°F15°C 47°F9°C 119 mm 19
July 62°F17°C 51°F11°C 111 mm 22
August 62°F17°C 51°F11°C 90 mm 18
September 56°F14°C 47°F8°C 152 mm 18
October 52°F11°C 44°F7°C 143 mm 18
November 47°F8°C 40°F4°C 163 mm 21
December 45°F7°C 37°F3°C 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 61°F16°C and nights near 50°F10°C.

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

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