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Benbradagh

Mountain

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 essentials

Country: United Kingdom
Driest months: Apr-Jun
Pay in: Pound (£)
Language: English

Benbradagh at a Glance

When to Go

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.

Air Quality: AQI 27 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustApril
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
25°
Warmest Month
-4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor 2° - 6° -1° 194 mm overcast 92% 7.1 m/s 0.0 low 7.7h
February Poor 1° - 6° -1° 145 mm overcast 91% 6.9 m/s 0.1 low 9.5h
March Poor 2° - 7° 0° 156 mm overcast 89% 6.8 m/s 0.3 low 11.7h
April Acceptable 3° - 10° 3° 111 mm overcast 86% 5.7 m/s 0.7 moderate 13.9h
May Acceptable 5° - 13° 6° 101 mm overcast 85% 5.4 m/s 1.0 moderate 15.8h
June Acceptable 8° - 15° 11° 105 mm overcast 85% 5.1 m/s 1.2 high 16.9h
July Acceptable 10° - 17° 13° 115 mm overcast 86% 4.9 m/s 1.1 high 16.4h
August Acceptable 10° - 16° 13° 141 mm overcast 87% 4.9 m/s 0.9 moderate 14.7h
September Poor 8° - 14° 11° 158 mm overcast 88% 5.4 m/s 0.5 moderate 12.5h
October Poor 6° - 11° 5° 189 mm overcast 90% 6.3 m/s 0.2 low 10.3h
November Poor 3° - 8° 1° 194 mm overcast 91% 6.5 m/s 0.1 low 8.3h
December Poor 2° - 7° 0° 194 mm overcast 92% 6.4 m/s 0.0 low 7.1h