Beinn Dearg
Mountain Remote Scottish mountain popular with hikers
A Northwest Highlands summit frequented by hillwalkers for long ridge walks, rocky terrain and wide views across glens and lochs; routes require mountain experience.
How to Get to Beinn Dearg #
Beinn Dearg is accessed from routes in the Scottish Highlands; exact starting points depend on which of several Beinn Deargs is intended. Approach typically involves regional roads from Inverness or local Highland towns; consult local hillwalk guides for precise parking and route information.
Tips for Visiting Beinn Dearg #
- Ascend early to avoid cloud cover that often drifts in later in the day.
- Respect local bothies and private land where applicable; check access rights and stiles.
- Bring navigation skills - weather can reduce visibility and footpaths are not always obvious.
Best Time to Visit Beinn Dearg #
Best during the long, light days of summer; always check mountain weather forecasts before attempting a climb.
Weather & Climate near Beinn Dearg #
Beinn Dearg's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from -3°C to 13°C. Heavy rainfall (2887 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (337 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (234 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (286 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (167 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (146 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (148 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 (161 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (189 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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September
September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Heavy rain (264 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (308 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Heavy rain (327 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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December
December is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Heavy rain (320 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
