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.
Binnein Beag at a Glance#
Hours: Open year-round
Admission: Free (no standard admission)
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.
Summer (best for hiking)
June-August · 5-15°C (mountain temps)
Longest daylight and generally the most stable weather for ridge walks; expect cool conditions on the summit and midges in sheltered, damp areas.
Shoulder seasons
May, September-October · 0-10°C
Cool and changeable weather with fewer hikers; early snow is possible higher up by October.
Winter
November-March · -5-5°C
Cold, often snowy and windy with short daylight-only for experienced winter mountaineers with proper equipment.
Weather & Climate near Binnein Beag#
Climate
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 19
Good
Best Time to Visit
MayJulyJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
25°
Warmest Month
-12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -2° - 3° | -6° | 344 mm | overcast | 96% | 10.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.4h |
| February | Poor | -2° - 3° | -6° | 225 mm | overcast | 95% | 10.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.3h |
| March | Poor | -1° - 4° | -5° | 266 mm | overcast | 93% | 9.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.7h |
| April | Poor | 0° - 7° | -2° | 143 mm | overcast | 89% | 7.7 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.0h |
| May | Poor | 3° - 10° | 3° | 133 mm | overcast | 86% | 7.0 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 16.2h |
| June | Poor | 6° - 13° | 6° | 133 mm | overcast | 87% | 6.9 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.3h |
| July | Poor | 8° - 14° | 11° | 149 mm | overcast | 88% | 6.5 m/s | 1.0 high | 16.8h |
| August | Poor | 8° - 14° | 11° | 177 mm | overcast | 90% | 6.6 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 14.9h |
| September | Poor | 6° - 12° | 5° | 255 mm | overcast | 92% | 7.6 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 3° - 8° | 1° | 296 mm | overcast | 94% | 8.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.2h |
| November | Poor | 0° - 5° | -4° | 307 mm | overcast | 96% | 9.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.0h |
| December | Poor | -2° - 3° | -6° | 319 mm | overcast | 96% | 9.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
