Benbradagh

Mountain Northern Ireland hill with historical hillfort and views

Benbradagh near Derry is a forested hill used by walkers for waymarked paths, plantation forestry and views over Lough Foyle and the surrounding County Londonderry countryside.

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Benbradagh
54.9441, -6.8741

Best Time to Visit Benbradagh #

Best late spring through early autumn for drier, milder hillwalking conditions and clearer views.

Summer (best for hillwalking)
May-September · 12-22°C
Milder, generally drier conditions make for the most pleasant hillwalking and better visibility from the top.
Shoulder seasons
March-April & October-November · 6-18°C
Changeable weather and boggy ground after rains-good boots recommended and expect variable visibility.
Winter
December-February · 0-8°C
Cold, wet and often windy with limited visibility and muddy, slippery trails-less suitable for casual walks.

Weather & Climate near Benbradagh #

Climate

Benbradagh's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 1°C to 17°C. Abundant rainfall (1803 mm/year), wettest in January.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustApril
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
25°
Warmest Month
-4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (194 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

34 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

194 mm
Rainfall
7.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.7h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (145 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

36 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

145 mm
Rainfall
6.9 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (156 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

34 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

156 mm
Rainfall
6.8 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

111 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
13.9h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
15.8h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

105 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
16.9h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
10° 17°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

115 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
16.4h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
10° 16°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

141 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
14.7h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (158 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
14°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

158 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (189 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

189 mm
Rainfall
6.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.3h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (194 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

36 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

194 mm
Rainfall
6.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.3h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (194 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

34 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

194 mm
Rainfall
6.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.1h daylight

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