Right now

Temp11°C

Wind7 km/h

Gusts11 km/h

Humidity77.9%

Rain 48h1mm

Last rain32h ago

Assessment

Should be dry

Good friction temperature range for dolerite

7-day forecast

Scroll through each day — hourly detail is shown inline.

Today Monday 28 September

Good

Temp0°C

Raindry

Wind7 km/h

Gusts11 km/h

Humidity78%

Should be dry

Dolerite climbs well when dry

Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum

10:00 — dry — — null%

18:00 11° dry 7 — 77.9%

19:00 10° dry 14 — 78.6%

20:00 10° dry 13 — 80.1%

21:00 9° dry 8 — 85.9%

Tue Tuesday 29 September

Good

Temp16°C

Raindry

Wind27 km/h

Gusts—

Humidity70%

Should be dry

Good friction range for dolerite
Dolerite climbs well when dry
Breezy — helps drying

Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum

06:00 8° dry 17 — 80%

07:00 9° dry 20 — 76.4%

08:00 10° dry 21 — 77.5%

09:00 12° dry 20 — 79.6%

10:00 13° dry 26 — 76.5%

11:00 15° dry 25 — 70.3%

12:00 16° dry 26 — 68.3%

13:00 17° dry 28 — 66.3%

14:00 18° dry 29 — 64.4%

15:00 18° dry 28 — 69.2%

16:00 17° dry 26 — 77%

17:00 16° dry 25 — 82.1%

18:00 15° dry 23 — 86.2%

19:00 15° dry 22 — 88.3%

20:00 15° dry 24 — 89.8%

21:00 16° dry 31 — 84.7%

Wed Wednesday 30 September

Poor

Temp17°C

Rain14mm

Wind26 km/h

Gusts—

Humidity76%

13.9mm rain forecast

Good friction range for dolerite
Wet dolerite is slick — let it dry before leading
Breezy — helps drying

Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum

06:00 16° 2mm 19 — 92.2%

07:00 15° dry 18 — 92.9%

08:00 14° dry 19 — 92.2%

09:00 16° 0.2mm 20 — 87.9%

10:00 16° 0.3mm 23 — 82.8%

11:00 16° 0.5mm 24 — 82.4%

12:00 17° 0.3mm 27 — 78.7%

13:00 17° dry 27 — 75.6%

14:00 17° dry 28 — 68.3%

15:00 17° dry 27 — 70.3%

16:00 16° dry 25 — 71.9%

17:00 16° dry 23 — 72.5%

18:00 15° dry 22 — 75.6%

19:00 14° dry 22 — 79.1%

20:00 13° dry 21 — 81.8%

21:00 13° dry 20 — 84.2%

Thu Thursday 1 October

Poor

Temp14°C

Rain0.8mm

Wind20 km/h

Gusts—

Humidity71%

0.8mm rain forecast

Good friction range for dolerite
Wet dolerite is slick — let it dry before leading

Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum

06:00 10° dry 13 — 95.8%

12:00 14° dry 20 — 71.2%

18:00 12° dry 13 — 83.1%

Fri Friday 2 October

Poor

Temp15°C

Rain2mm

Wind26 km/h

Gusts—

Humidity86%

1.6mm rain forecast

Good friction range for dolerite
Wet dolerite is slick — let it dry before leading
Breezy — helps drying

Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum

06:00 12° 0.6mm 17 — 95%

12:00 15° 0.4mm 26 — 86.4%

18:00 13° 0.4mm 15 — 95%

Sat Saturday 3 October

Good

Temp13°C

Raindry

Wind14 km/h

Gusts—

Humidity66%

Should be dry

Good friction range for dolerite
Dolerite climbs well when dry

Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum

06:00 8° dry 7 — 94.3%

12:00 13° dry 14 — 65.6%

18:00 11° dry 7 — 80.7%

Sun Sunday 4 October

Poor

Temp15°C

Rain0.3mm

Wind23 km/h

Gusts—

Humidity89%

0.3mm rain forecast

Good friction range for dolerite
Dolerite climbs well when dry
Breezy — helps drying

Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum

06:00 12° dry 19 — 83.5%

12:00 15° dry 23 — 89.1%

18:00 15° 0.2mm 21 — 93.8%

Mon Monday 5 October

Poor

Temp16°C

Rain1mm

Wind22 km/h

Gusts—

Humidity92%

1.4mm rain forecastHumidity 92% — potential fog

Good friction range for dolerite
Wet dolerite is slick — let it dry before leading
Breezy — helps drying

Time °C Rain Wind (km/h) Gust Hum

06:00 14° 0.3mm 19 — 96.6%

12:00 16° 0.5mm 22 — 92%

18:00 15° 0.4mm 20 — 96.4%

About Neilston Pad

Neilston Pad is a distinctive flat-topped volcanic hill in East Renfrewshire, featuring small basalt outcrops near its upper rim. The rock character consists of rough, jointed basalt with positive edges, small wire cracks, and short vertical faces. Facing south, the crag receives maximum available sun and dries quickly in open, elevated breezes. The route distribution offers shorter traditional routes and bouldering options from Diff up to lower E-grades, led by classic lines like Pad Corner. The approach takes twenty minutes up clear hill paths from parking areas in Neilston village. Short route lengths mean many visitors use the crag for quick evening sessions or top-roping.

Region: Scotland - Central & Southern — Glasgow Area
Rock type: Dolerite
Aspect: south-facing
Altitude: 250m
Exposure: medium
Seepage: low

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