Loch Ard Lake
Freshwater loch amid Loch Lomond and Trossachs
Freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands within a network of hillwalks. Visitors come for walking, fishing and scenic drives through neighboring glens and forested slopes.
Loch Ard at a Glance#
How to Get to Loch Ard#
Reachable by regional roads off the main arterial routes of central Scotland; use local signage from nearby towns or the A82 corridor and regional maps for precise approach. Parking and access points vary by site.
Tips for Visiting Loch Ard#
- Use local maps and tide tables if exploring shorelines - loch water levels and access points can be misleading.
- Combine a visit with nearby drives through Loch Lomond & The Trossachs for more services and viewpoints.
- Bring a camera for the mist-hung mornings; reflections and weather make the loch very photogenic at dawn.
Best Time to Visit Loch Ard#
Late spring through early autumn offers the mildest conditions for visiting Scottish lochs; winter visits are atmospheric but cold and often wet.
Weather & Climate near Loch Ard#
Loch Ard's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 17°C. Abundant rainfall (1502 mm/year), wettest in January.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 1° - 6° | -1° | 185 mm | overcast | 95% | 4.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.4h |
| February | Poor | 1° - 6° | 0° | 122 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.3h |
| March | Poor | 2° - 8° | 1° | 127 mm | overcast | 91% | 4.1 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 3° - 10° | 4° | 76 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.6 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.0h |
| May | Acceptable | 6° - 14° | 8° | 84 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.4 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 16.2h |
| June | Good | 8° - 16° | 12° | 77 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.3 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.3h |
| July | Good | 10° - 17° | 14° | 88 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.1 m/s | 1.0 high | 16.8h |
| August | Acceptable | 10° - 17° | 14° | 106 mm | overcast | 88% | 2.9 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 14.9h |
| September | Poor | 9° - 15° | 12° | 142 mm | overcast | 90% | 3.3 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 6° - 12° | 7° | 169 mm | overcast | 92% | 3.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.2h |
| November | Poor | 3° - 8° | 3° | 163 mm | overcast | 94% | 3.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.0h |
| December | Poor | 1° - 6° | 1° | 163 mm | overcast | 95% | 3.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
