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.

Croghan Mountain at a Glance#

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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.

Spring (Mar-May)

Mar-May · 40-60°F (4-15°C)

Greening fields and milder weather make hillwalking pleasant.

Summer (Jun-Aug)

Jun-Aug · 55-70°F (13-21°C)

Warm, generally stable weather for longer walks and good visibility.

Autumn (Sep-Nov)

Sep-Nov · 35-55°F (2-13°C)

Crisp days and long sightlines across the midlands; boggy underfoot after rains.

Weather & Climate near Croghan Mountain#

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 30 Good

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Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

24°

Warmest Month

-4°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

Month	Comfort	Temp	Feels	Rain	Sky	Humidity	Wind	UV	Daylight
January	Poor	1° - 6°	-1°	188 mm	overcast	92%	8.1 m/s	0.1 low	8.1h
February	Poor	2° - 6°	-1°	141 mm	overcast	91%	7.8 m/s	0.2 low	9.7h
March	Poor	2° - 8°	0°	137 mm	overcast	89%	7.5 m/s	0.4 low	11.7h
April	Poor	3° - 9°	2°	107 mm	overcast	87%	6.5 m/s	0.8 moderate	13.8h
May	Poor	5° - 12°	5°	116 mm	overcast	85%	6.1 m/s	1.2 high	15.5h
June	Acceptable	8° - 15°	11°	93 mm	overcast	85%	5.5 m/s	1.5 high	16.5h
July	Good	10° - 17°	13°	90 mm	overcast	86%	5.3 m/s	1.4 high	16.0h
August	Good	10° - 16°	13°	120 mm	overcast	87%	5.4 m/s	1.1 high	14.5h
September	Poor	8° - 14°	11°	142 mm	overcast	88%	6.1 m/s	0.7 moderate	12.5h
October	Poor	6° - 11°	5°	167 mm	overcast	89%	7.0 m/s	0.3 low	10.4h
November	Poor	3° - 8°	1°	162 mm	overcast	91%	7.4 m/s	0.1 low	8.6h
December	Poor	2° - 7°	-1°	186 mm	overcast	92%	7.7 m/s	0.0 low	7.5h