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.
Ben Avon at a Glance#
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.
