Ben Venue

Mountain Scottish mountain overlooking Loch Katrine and Trossachs

Classic Trossachs hill above Loch Katrine, Ben Venue is popular for steep ascents rewarding hikers with wide views over Loch Katrine, the Trossachs and Stirling plain.

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Ben Venue
56.2250, -4.4620
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Open year-round
Free (no standard admission)

Tips for Visiting Ben Venue #

  • Begin your ascent early in the day for the best chance of calm weather and clear views; Ben Venue's outlooks are renowned for vistas over Loch Katrine and the Trossachs.
  • Avoid peak weekend times by going on a weekday or early morning; the popular summit and ridge paths fill up later in the day, especially in summer.

Best Time to Visit Ben Venue #

Best visited in late spring through early autumn (May-September) for safer, more pleasant hillwalking conditions and longer daylight.

Late spring to early autumn
May-September · 5-15°C (summit temperatures often cooler)
Most reliable period for hillwalking with longer daylight; conditions can still be changeable and windy.
Winter and shoulder seasons
October-April · Often below 0°C on summit in winter
Colder, frequently wet or snowy; routes can be icy and require winter equipment and experience.

Weather & Climate near Ben Venue #

Climate

Ben Venue's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 0°C to 14°C. Heavy rainfall (2323 mm/year), wettest in January.

Best Time to Visit
JuneMayJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
27°
Warmest Month
-8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (298 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

30 Poor

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
0° – 4°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

298 mm
Rainfall
8.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.4h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (191 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

32 Poor

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
-1° – 4°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

191 mm
Rainfall
7.8 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (203 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

30 Poor

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
0° – 5°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

203 mm
Rainfall
7.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

40 Poor

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
1° – 8°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

119 mm
Rainfall
6.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
14.0h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

7°
Feels Like Cold
7°C
Temperature
4° – 11°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

127 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
16.2h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
7° – 13°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

115 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
17.3h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
9° – 15°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

128 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
16.8h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (156 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
9° – 14°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

156 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
14.9h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C. Heavy rain (217 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

40 Poor

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
7° – 12°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

217 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.5
UV Index
Low
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Heavy rain (255 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

32 Poor

Comfort

7°
Feels Like Cold
7°C
Temperature
4° – 9°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

255 mm
Rainfall
6.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (253 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

30 Poor

Comfort

4°
Feels Like Cold
4°C
Temperature
2° – 6°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

253 mm
Rainfall
7.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.0h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (261 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

30 Poor

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
0° – 4°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

261 mm
Rainfall
7.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.7h daylight

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