Carn Mairg
Mountain Scottish Highland mountain in the Breadalbane range
A rounded peak in the southern Highlands, Carn Mairg attracts hillwalkers who use its ridges to link multiple summits; expect rough paths, peat hags and broad Highland views on clear days.
How to Get to Carn Mairg #
Access is usually from Glen Lyon or car parks along minor roads off the A85 and A827 in Perthshire. Public transport options are limited; visitors generally arrive by car.
Tips for Visiting Carn Mairg #
- Carn Mairg makes for a fine circuit combining other nearby Munros-consider the Beinn Ghlas-Carn Mairg ridge for better return routes.
- Start early to avoid boggy sections that develop later in the day during wet seasons.
Best Time to Visit Carn Mairg #
Best hiked in summer or late spring/early autumn for reliable conditions; winter ascents require winter mountaineering skills.
Weather & Climate near Carn Mairg #
Carn Mairg's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -3°C to 13°C. Heavy rainfall (2496 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (318 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Heavy rain (209 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (237 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (140 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (126 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (134 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (159 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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September
September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C. Heavy rain (222 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (270 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Heavy rain (268 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (278 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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