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Outdoor activities Potential

71/100

Good

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

June, May, July

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

3°C – 14°C

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Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to Snowdonia?

The best time to visit Snowdonia for hiking is June, May, July, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable.

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Planning for a specific month? Tap on a month in the heatmap below for a detailed climate guide.

Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in Snowdonia, with open trails and longer daylight hours.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Snowdonia

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
18Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
220
24Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
164
26Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
158
34Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
126
55Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
10°114
71Good
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
12°119
45Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
14°125
45Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
14°150
45Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
12°169
30Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.
245
18Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
260
18Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
252

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Snowdonia

When is the best time to visit Snowdonia for outdoor activities?

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The best time to visit Snowdonia for outdoor activities is typically in June, May, July, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Snowdonia?

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Rainy season typically: August–March. It is generally better to avoid these months for outdoor activities.

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