Am Binnein

Mountain Mountain (Munro) in Scotland popular with hikers

A Scottish mountain popular with hillwalkers for steep ridges and ridge scrambles; visitors come for hard days on the hill and wide Highland views.

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Am Binnein is a mountain in the Scottish Highlands, classified as a Munro and rising to about 1,165 metres. It is part of the rugged ridge country popular with hillwalkers in the Lochaber area.

The mountain features steep slopes and a rocky summit ridge that give wide views over adjacent glens and nearby peaks in the Mamores and Ben Nevis group. Routes to the summit are steep and involve rough ground; clear weather gives the best visibility.

Formed by the geology of the Highlands, the peak has long been part of local hillwalking traditions and is typically visited for its mountaineering and panoramic qualities. Over time paths and informal routes have become established from nearby access points.

Geographically it sits in Lochaber in the central Highlands, within driving distance of Fort William and near the village of Kinlochleven; the landscape around it is mountainous with deep glens and lochs.

  • Elevation and status: Summit listed as a Munro with an elevation around 1,165 metres, offering broad Highland views on clear days.
  • Typical ascent: Commonly climbed from approaches near Kinlochleven and Fort William, routes involve steep, rocky ground and can require scrambling.
Am Binnein
56.3651, -4.5297

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Weather & Climate near Am Binnein #

Climate

Am Binnein's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -2°C to 12°C. Heavy rainfall (2973 mm/year), wettest in January.

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
26°
Warmest Month
-12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (375 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.

18 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-2°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

375 mm
Rainfall
13.5 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.4h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (247 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.

18 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-2°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

247 mm
Rainfall
13.1 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (283 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.

20 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

283 mm
Rainfall
11.9 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (167 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

32 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

167 mm
Rainfall
9.9 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
14.0h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (157 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

36 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

157 mm
Rainfall
8.8 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
16.2h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (148 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

148 mm
Rainfall
8.6 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.1
UV Index
High
17.3h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (160 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

42 Poor

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
13°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

160 mm
Rainfall
8.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.0
UV Index
High
16.8h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (191 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

42 Poor

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
12°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

191 mm
Rainfall
8.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
14.9h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C. Heavy rain (266 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

38 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

266 mm
Rainfall
9.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.5
UV Index
Low
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (321 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.

28 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

321 mm
Rainfall
11.3 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (323 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.

26 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

323 mm
Rainfall
12.7 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.0h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (335 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.

18 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

335 mm
Rainfall
12.0 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.7h daylight

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