Binnein Beag
Mountain Remote Scottish peak popular with hillwalkers
A Munro in the Highlands, Binnein Beag attracts hillwalkers with ridge connections, challenging scrambles and views over neighboring peaks.
Tips for Visiting Binnein Beag #
- Commonly approached from the Kinlochleven side, Binnein Beag is most often climbed together with nearby Binnein Mòr via the connecting ridge, so plan a circular itinerary and allow extra time for the ridge walk and descent.
- Start very early in the day in summer to maximise good weather and daylight - afternoon in the Mamores often brings low cloud and stronger winds that spoil summit views.
- Check mountain-weather forecasts and local route reports from Fort William/Kinlochleven before setting out; navigation can be tricky in poor visibility and many walkers underestimate how long the round trip takes.
Best Time to Visit Binnein Beag #
Visit in late spring through early autumn (May-September) for the most reliable conditions for hiking and scrambling.
Weather & Climate near Binnein Beag #
Binnein Beag's climate is classified as Subpolar Oceanic - Subpolar Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -2°C to 14°C. Heavy rainfall (2747 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (344 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (225 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Heavy rain (266 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (143 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (133 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (133 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (149 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (177 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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September
September is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Heavy rain (255 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Heavy rain (296 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (307 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (319 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
