Carn nan Gobhar
Mountain Northern Scotland mountain, popular hillwalking Munro
A Scottish upland summit, Carn nan Gobhar draws hikers seeking quiet hill routes; the area offers typical Highlands terrain and opportunities for solitary walking rather than developed visitor services.
How to Get to Carn nan Gobhar #
Carn nan Gobhar lies in the Highlands of Scotland. Reach the general area by driving on A835/A837 toward the nearest small towns and then follow local single-track roads and estate tracks; allow for rough rural roads and limited signage. For precise public-transport options, travel to the nearest rail/coach hub (Inverness or a nearby coastal town) and use local taxi services or arranged pickups to reach the start of footpaths; the final approach is on foot over unmarked ground. Visitors should consult detailed Ordnance Survey maps (OS Landranger/Explorer) and local estate notices before attempting an ascent.
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Weather & Climate near Carn nan Gobhar #
Carn nan Gobhar'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 (2950 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 (355 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 (241 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (292 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (165 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (143 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (146 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (161 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (188 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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September
September is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Heavy rain (271 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (316 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 (334 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (338 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
