Our top picks for an August trad climbing trip are Naranjo de Bulnes, Lofoten and the Dolomites. August is the best month of the year at Naranjo de Bulnes, and a good month at Lofoten and the Dolomites. Each pick is based on decades of weather data run through our rock-drying model — tap a card for the full month-by-month breakdown.
Top trad climbing picks for August
Naranjo de Bulnes
Picu Urriellu, the limestone tower of the Picos de Europa. July and August lead, June to September is the season, and from November to April it is snowy and wet.
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Lofoten
Granite peaks straight out of the sea, north of the Arctic Circle. May and June lead, the season runs to August, and the midnight sun lets you climb round the clock.
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Dolomites
Long routes on the towers around the Passo Sella. September is the pick, June to September is the season, and afternoon storms take many summer days.
See the month-by-month weather data →How the August picks compare
| Destination | Country | Rock | August | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naranjo de Bulnes | Spain | Limestone | ★ Best | Jun–Sep |
| Lofoten | Norway | Granite | Good | May–Aug |
| Dolomites | Italy | Dolomite | Good | Jun–Sep |
Season = the months each destination's own weather-data article rates good or best.
Also in season in August
Questions
Where is the best place to go trad climbing in August?
Our top picks are Naranjo de Bulnes, Lofoten and the Dolomites. August is the best month of the year at Naranjo de Bulnes, and a good month at Lofoten and the Dolomites.
Which trad climbing destinations are at their best in August?
August is the best month of the year at Naranjo de Bulnes, according to the weather data in its destination guide. Our other picks are at their best at other times of year: Lofoten in May and the Dolomites in September.
Where else can I go trad climbing in August?
Also in season in August: Pembroke, Hægefjell, Chamonix and Valle dell'Orco. Each guide has the month-by-month weather data.
Where should I go trad climbing in September?
In September, our top picks are the Dolomites, the Gunks and Chamonix. See where to go trad climbing in September.