Beinn Bhrotain
Mountain Remote Scottish mountain and Munro in Cairngorms
Munro on the Cairngorms plateau, approached from Glen Avon. Hillwalkers come for long ridges, plateau terrain and winter snow routes.
How to Get to Beinn Bhrotain #
Approaches typically start from the Linn of Dee car park near Braemar (about 35-40 minutes by car). From Linn of Dee follow estate tracks toward Derry Lodge and then pick up stalkers’ paths into Glen Derry for the ascent. The route is long-plan for a full day from the car park.
Tips for Visiting Beinn Bhrotain #
- Start early-weather in the Cairngorms can change suddenly and visibility is best in the morning.
- Cross-reference OS maps and a GPS track; some plateaus are featureless and navigation can get tricky in mist.
- Wear gaiters: the approaches include boggy stretches after rain.
Best Time to Visit Beinn Bhrotain #
Late spring through early autumn gives the best combination of daylight and route accessibility; check conditions year-round for snow and wind.
Weather & Climate near Beinn Bhrotain #
Beinn Bhrotain's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -4°C to 13°C. Heavy rainfall (2304 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (286 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (191 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Heavy rain (219 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (138 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (134 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (148 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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September
September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (199 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Heavy rain (249 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (246 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Heavy rain (248 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
