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.
Carn Mairg at a Glance#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -2° - 2° | -8° | 318 mm | overcast | 97% | 11.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.4h |
| February | Poor | -3° - 2° | -8° | 209 mm | overcast | 95% | 11.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.3h |
| March | Poor | -2° - 2° | -7° | 237 mm | overcast | 93% | 10.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.7h |
| April | Poor | -1° - 5° | -4° | 140 mm | overcast | 89% | 8.7 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.0h |
| May | Poor | 2° - 9° | 1° | 135 mm | overcast | 87% | 7.7 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 16.2h |
| June | Poor | 4° - 11° | 4° | 126 mm | overcast | 87% | 7.6 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.3h |
| July | Poor | 6° - 13° | 7° | 134 mm | overcast | 88% | 7.2 m/s | 1.0 high | 16.8h |
| August | Poor | 7° - 13° | 6° | 159 mm | overcast | 90% | 7.3 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 14.9h |
| September | Poor | 5° - 10° | 3° | 222 mm | overcast | 92% | 8.5 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 2° - 6° | -1° | 270 mm | overcast | 94% | 9.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.2h |
| November | Poor | -1° - 4° | -5° | 268 mm | overcast | 96% | 10.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.0h |
| December | Poor | -2° - 2° | -7° | 278 mm | overcast | 97% | 10.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
