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Traprain Law climbing conditions

Good — dry and climbable

Right now

Temp18°C
Wind18 km/h
Gusts27 km/h
Humidity82.1%
Rain 48h0mm
Last rainNone recent

Assessment

No recent rain

7-day forecast

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Today Friday 14 August
Good
Temp21°C
Rain0mm
Wind30 km/h
Gusts27 km/h
Humidity62%
No recent rain
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 18° 0mm 18 0 82.1%
07:00 19° 0mm 22 0 79.7%
08:00 20° 0mm 25 0 76.5%
09:00 20° 0mm 26 0 76%
10:00 21° 0mm 26 0 72.7%
11:00 21° 0mm 29 0 68.7%
12:00 21° 0mm 30 0 62.6%
13:00 21° 0mm 32 0 59.2%
14:00 21° 0mm 31 0 58.8%
15:00 21° 0mm 28 0 54.8%
16:00 20° 0mm 31 0 57.6%
17:00 19° 0mm 35 0 59%
18:00 19° 0mm 32 0 60.4%
19:00 18° 0mm 27 0 65.1%
20:00 17° 0mm 26 0 68.9%
21:00 17° 0mm 25 0 71.9%
Sat Saturday 15 August
Good
Temp18°C
Rain0mm
Wind24 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity56%
No recent rain
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 13° 0mm 26 0 80.6%
07:00 14° 0mm 25 0 75.2%
08:00 15° 0mm 23 0 70.1%
09:00 15° 0mm 24 0 66.6%
10:00 17° 0mm 22 0 60.3%
11:00 18° 0mm 22 0 56.3%
12:00 18° 0mm 28 0 55.9%
13:00 18° 0mm 27 0 53.5%
14:00 18° 0mm 23 0 54.1%
15:00 18° 0mm 24 0 54.3%
16:00 18° 0mm 25 0 55.2%
17:00 18° 0mm 25 0 56%
18:00 18° 0mm 26 0 56.9%
19:00 17° 0mm 25 0 59.4%
20:00 16° 0mm 23 0 64.3%
21:00 15° 0mm 23 0 68.2%
Sun Sunday 16 August
Poor
Temp17°C
Rain1.3mm
Wind20 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity61%
1.3mm rain forecast
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 13° 0mm 22 0 82.6%
07:00 14° 0mm 21 0 78.4%
08:00 15° 0mm 21 0 74.2%
09:00 16° 0mm 21 0 67.9%
10:00 16° 0mm 22 0 63.3%
11:00 17° 0mm 20 0 59.2%
12:00 18° 0mm 21 0 56.8%
13:00 18° 0mm 20 0 57.5%
14:00 18° 0.3mm 19 0 57.9%
15:00 17° 0.1mm 21 0 66.9%
16:00 17° 0mm 17 0 66.2%
17:00 17° 0mm 13 0 65.7%
18:00 17° 0.87mm 14 0 64.5%
Mon Monday 17 August
Poor
Temp16°C
Rain0.7mm
Wind2 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity87%
0.7mm rain forecast
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 13° 0.2mm 4 0 95%
12:00 16° 0.17mm 2 0 87.2%
18:00 16° 0.28mm 3 0 92.9%
Tue Tuesday 18 August
Poor
Temp20°C
Rain0.4mm
Wind30 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity70%
0.4mm rain forecast
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 17° 0.05mm 17 0 90.7%
12:00 20° 0mm 30 0 69.7%
18:00 18° 0mm 22 0 69.3%
Wed Wednesday 19 August
Poor
Temp18°C
Rain0.3mm
Wind3 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity66%
0.3mm rain forecast
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 13° 0.13mm 11 0 81.9%
12:00 18° 0.12mm 3 0 66.2%
18:00 17° 0mm 7 0 80.8%
Thu Thursday 20 August
Poor
Temp16°C
Rain1mm
Wind7 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity82%
1mm rain forecast
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 13° 0.22mm 9 0 85.3%
12:00 16° 0.77mm 7 0 82.3%
18:00 17° 0.02mm 5 0 77.5%
Fri Friday 21 August
Poor
Temp15°C
Rain0.3mm
Wind6 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity87%
0.3mm rain forecast
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 12° 0.2mm 1 0 91.7%
12:00 15° 0.05mm 6 0 86.6%
18:00 16° 0.03mm 3 0 84.1%
Sat Saturday 22 August
Poor
Temp16°C
Rain0.7mm
Wind8 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity80%
0.7mm rain forecast
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 13° 0.12mm 6 0 95.7%
12:00 16° 0.3mm 8 0 80.2%
18:00 15° 0.08mm 8 0 81.6%
Sun Sunday 23 August
Poor
Temp15°C
Rain0.3mm
Wind6 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity68%
0.3mm rain forecast
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 12° 0.03mm 12 0 90.2%
12:00 15° 0mm 6 0 68.1%
Traprain Law is a famous phonolite trachyte hill fort situated near Haddington in East Lothian, providing fine edge-dominated climbing. The rock character consists of micro-featured volcanic stone with small crimps, positive edges, and clean vertical crack systems that dry rapidly in sun and wind. Facing predominantly south, the crag acts as a natural sun trap, making it one of the most reliable and fast-drying outdoor venues in the Lothians. The route selection spans friendly low-grade trad climbs up to strenuous E-grade wall climbs, led by quintessential local classics such as Lothian Wall. Access is quick and straightforward, taking under ten minutes along clear tracks from the public car park at the northern base of the hill. Polished holds on low-grade routes and grazing livestock around the base are key features of the crag environment.

About Traprain Law

Traprain Law is a famous phonolite trachyte hill fort situated near Haddington in East Lothian, providing fine edge-dominated climbing. The rock character consists of micro-featured volcanic stone with small crimps, positive edges, and clean vertical crack systems that dry rapidly in sun and wind. Facing predominantly south, the crag acts as a natural sun trap, making it one of the most reliable and fast-drying outdoor venues in the Lothians. The route selection spans friendly low-grade trad climbs up to strenuous E-grade wall climbs, led by quintessential local classics such as Lothian Wall. Access is quick and straightforward, taking under ten minutes along clear tracks from the public car park at the northern base of the hill. Polished holds on low-grade routes and grazing livestock around the base are key features of the crag environment.

Region
Scotland - Central & Southern — Lothians
Rock type
other
Aspect
south-facing
Altitude
220m
Exposure
medium
Seepage
low