Ben Avon
Mountain Scottish mountain in Cairngorms National Park
Cairngorms plateau mountain marked by quartzite tors and heather moor. Hillwalkers visit for exposed routes and high‑altitude flora.
How to Get to Ben Avon #
Ben Avon is reached from Corrour or Aviemore areas depending on the route. Many walkers start from Linn of Dee near Braemar for western approaches; plan for a long day and limited services.
Tips for Visiting Ben Avon #
- Start before mid-morning to avoid afternoon wind and enjoy quieter trails.
- Check local estate rules-some sections are used for stalking and may have seasonal restrictions.
- Map reading recommended: summit approaches can be pathless in places.
Best Time to Visit Ben Avon #
Summer and shoulder seasons are safest and most pleasant for walking; winter requires alpine experience.
Weather & Climate near Ben Avon #
Ben Avon'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 14°C. Heavy rainfall (2044 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 (252 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Significant rainfall (169 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (192 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 (125 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (133 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. Significant rainfall (176 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 (223 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 (217 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -3°C. Heavy rain (217 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
