Gleouraich
Mountain Remote Scottish mountain and notable Munro summit
Gleouraich, a Munro in the Northwest Highlands, attracts hillwalkers for long ridge walks, peatland and rock scrambles; it’s commonly combined with nearby summits on multi-peak routes.
How to Get to Gleouraich #
Access is commonly from the Ogwen Valley near Bethesda. Park at designated car parks around Llyn Idwal or Ogwen Cottage and follow well‑marked paths. Public transport: buses connect from Bangor and nearby towns to the Ogwen area.
Tips for Visiting Gleouraich #
- Start early to avoid the afternoon weather that builds in the Snowdonia high peaks.
- Park at Ogwen Valley car parks (Llyn Idwal area) and use established paths; the terrain can be very exposed near the summit.
Best Time to Visit Gleouraich #
Best visited in summer for scrambling; shoulder seasons reward solitude but demand good weather planning.
Weather & Climate near Gleouraich #
Gleouraich'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 13°C. Heavy rainfall (3148 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (382 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 (256 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (313 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (174 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 (150 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 (154 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (173 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. Heavy rain (201 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 (292 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (336 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (355 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (362 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
