Croghan Mountain
Mountain Prominent hill in Offaly offering panoramic views
A conical hill in Leinster with walking routes and archaeological remains; visited for short hikes, local views and the surrounding peatland landscape.
How to Get to Croghan Mountain #
Local roads link the hill to nearby villages; the nearest larger towns are a short drive away. Walkers typically access Croghan from small country lanes-park at designated lay-bys and follow field paths to the summit.
Tips for Visiting Croghan Mountain #
- Aim for late morning if cloud cover is forecast early; the summit gives wide views over the Midlands when visibility is good.
- Local lanes to the base are narrow-park considerately and follow any private-access signs.
Best Time to Visit Croghan Mountain #
A pleasant small mountain for day hikes; best in late spring through early autumn for stable walking conditions.
Weather & Climate near Croghan Mountain #
Croghan Mountain'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 (1649 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (188 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (142 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (167 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (162 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (186 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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