Best Time to Visit Snowdonia for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

62/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

July, September, June

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4°C – 14°C

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Generally dry

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Snowdonia?

The best time to visit Snowdonia for backpacking is July, September, June, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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These months are especially popular among backpackers in Snowdonia due to better weather and lower costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Snowdonia

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
JanuaryBackpacking in Snowdonia in Januaryarrow_forward	21Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	4°	6°	141	20.7	90%	shoulder
FebruaryBackpacking in Snowdonia in Februaryarrow_forward	27Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	4°	6°	123	18.7	87%	shoulder
MarchBackpacking in Snowdonia in Marcharrow_forward	31Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	5°	8°	109	19.5	85%	shoulder
AprilBackpacking in Snowdonia in Aprilarrow_forward	33Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	7°	10°	89	18.6	82%	shoulder
MayBackpacking in Snowdonia in Mayarrow_forward	40Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	10°	13°	96	20	80%	shoulder
JuneBackpacking in Snowdonia in Junearrow_forward	52Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	12°	16°	104	19.6	82%	shoulder
JulyBackpacking in Snowdonia in Julyarrow_forward	62Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	14°	17°	111	21.5	84%	shoulder
AugustBackpacking in Snowdonia in Augustarrow_forward	50Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	14°	17°	120	22.8	85%	shoulder
SeptemberBackpacking in Snowdonia in Septemberarrow_forward	57Suboptimal Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	12°	15°	115	19.6	86%	shoulder
OctoberBackpacking in Snowdonia in Octoberarrow_forward	38Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	9°	12°	142	20.7	87%	shoulder
NovemberBackpacking in Snowdonia in Novemberarrow_forward	27Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	6°	8°	146	21.3	90%	shoulder
DecemberBackpacking in Snowdonia in Decemberarrow_forward	20Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	4°	6°	156	21	91%	wet