Ox Mountains
Mountains Irish mountain range in County Sligo
A low mountain range in County Sligo, the Ox Mountains offer peatland ridges, walking routes and ancient cairns; hillwalkers use local lanes and sheep tracks to explore remote summits.
How to Get to Ox Mountains #
The Ox Mountains are accessible by regional roads from Sligo town; driving from Sligo takes roughly 30-60 minutes depending on the chosen trailhead. Local buses serve larger towns; access to specific peaks usually requires a car.
Tips for Visiting Ox Mountains #
- Use the R292 and local roads as a scenic drive along the Ox Mountains with frequent pullouts for photography.
- Hiking routes are unevenly marked; bring a local map and ask at village pubs for trail conditions.
- Avoid boggy sections after heavy rain; the mountains can hide wet ground under apparently walkable grass.
Best Time to Visit Ox Mountains #
Visit late spring through early autumn for the best hiking conditions and accessibility.
Weather & Climate near Ox Mountains #
Ox Mountains's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 18°C. Abundant rainfall (1329 mm/year), wettest in December.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (143 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (148 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (149 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
