Geal-Chàrn
Mountain Scottish Munro rising above Loch Earn, remote terrain
A Scottish hill in the Highlands, Geal-Chàrn is frequented by hillwalkers for open slopes, ridge routes and wide Highland views; expect heather, rough ground and straightforward navigation away from paved trails.
How to Get to Geal-Chàrn #
Access is via rural roads in the region indicated on local maps; parking is informal at nearby trailheads. Use Ordnance Survey maps and mountain forecasts when planning a visit.
Tips for Visiting Geal-Chàrn #
- Check local mountain guides for recommended routes - some approaches are boggy and best avoided after heavy rain.
- If planning a full day out, start early to allow for changing weather and slower walking on peat and heather.
- Look for old boundary stones and cairns which offer reliable navigation cues where paths fade.
Best Time to Visit Geal-Chàrn #
Late spring through early autumn is best for accessing the hills with safer weather and longer daylight.
Weather & Climate near Geal-Chàrn #
Geal-Chàrn's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -3°C to 12°C. Heavy rainfall (2933 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (367 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -3°C. Heavy rain (244 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Heavy rain (286 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (165 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (157 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 (146 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (157 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 (186 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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September
September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Heavy rain (261 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 (313 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Heavy rain (320 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -3°C. Heavy rain (331 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
