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.
Ben Venue at a Glance#
Hours: Open year-round
Admission: 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.
Air Quality:
AQI 22
Good
Best Time to Visit
JuneMayJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
27°
Warmest Month
-8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 0° - 4° | -4° | 298 mm | overcast | 95% | 8.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.4h |
| February | Poor | -1° - 4° | -4° | 191 mm | overcast | 94% | 7.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.3h |
| March | Poor | 0° - 5° | -3° | 203 mm | overcast | 91% | 7.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.7h |
| April | Poor | 1° - 8° | 0° | 119 mm | overcast | 87% | 6.2 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.0h |
| May | Poor | 4° - 11° | 4° | 127 mm | overcast | 84% | 5.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 16.2h |
| June | Acceptable | 7° - 13° | 7° | 115 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.5 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.3h |
| July | Poor | 9° - 15° | 12° | 128 mm | overcast | 86% | 5.2 m/s | 1.0 high | 16.8h |
| August | Poor | 9° - 14° | 12° | 156 mm | overcast | 88% | 5.2 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 14.9h |
| September | Poor | 7° - 12° | 7° | 217 mm | overcast | 90% | 6.0 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 4° - 9° | 3° | 255 mm | overcast | 92% | 6.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.2h |
| November | Poor | 2° - 6° | -1° | 253 mm | overcast | 94% | 7.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.0h |
| December | Poor | 0° - 4° | -3° | 261 mm | overcast | 95% | 7.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
