If you're planning a walk along the Hadrian’s Wall Path — also known as the Hadrian’s Wall National Trail — the best time to start your journey is in late May to June, or late August to September.
These months offer the most favorable blend of hiking conditions:
Comfortable daytime temperatures that are warm enough for light clothing but unlikely to become uncomfortably hot.
A low chance of extreme weather, with these periods historically showing fewer occurrences of sudden heatwaves or cold snaps that can affect northern England earlier or later in the year.
Relatively dry conditions, especially compared to wetter months like October or early spring. While some rain is always possible, these months tend to avoid the heavier storms and prolonged wet spells.
Late May and June bring early summer advantages: long daylight hours, fresh greenery, and pleasant weather — all before the peak crowds of summer. Late August and September, on the other hand, offer a quieter, more reflective experience, with softer light, calmer trails, and a steady continuation of good conditions before autumn fully sets in.
Whether you prefer the vibrancy of early summer or the mellow calm of late-season walking, these windows give you the best shot at enjoying Hadrian’s Wall under ideal conditions.
Of course, while these recommendations provide a solid starting point, everyone's preferences and circumstances are unique. For example, if you prefer walking in the cooler morning hours to avoid midday heat, you might prioritize dates with drier conditions. On the other hand, if you are more accustomed to colder climates, you may choose to avoid hotter periods - even if it means encountering more rain. Our search tool allows you to customize your journey to align with your specific needs and preferences, ensuring the best possible experience on the trail.
Furthermore, if your plan differs from walking the standard stages from Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway, then you can edit the Search Settings below accordingly.
This ensures you won’t be walking in overly hot weather.
Similarly, this ensures you won’t be walking in cold weather.
This might sound similar to the first step – but instead of looking at averages, it filters out extreme temperatures that don’t happen every year. In other words, you’re excluding those parts of the year when there might be a heat wave.
Like the previous step, this applies to extremes instead of averages – but this time you’re excluding cold snaps.
This step excludes those times of year which might have storms or intense showers.
If the previous steps haven’t narrowed down the search to 20%, you can further limit the dates by finding the overall driest periods.
Feel free to use this guide as a starting point to find the time of year that best suits your personal needs and preferences. By tailoring the filters to your specific situation, you can discover the perfect time of year for your hike.
Below is our weather search tool, with the filters already set up according to this process.
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