Loch Leven (Highlands)

How to Get to Loch Leven (Highlands) #

Located in the Scottish Highlands; the nearest larger settlements are Kinlochewe and Achnasheen. Access is by minor roads-use an OS map or GPS for single-track sections. Public transport options are limited; nearest rail is at Achnasheen with onward local bus or taxi.

Tips for Visiting Loch Leven (Highlands) #

Confirm which Loch Leven-this listing refers to the Highlands loch near Kinlochewe, not the Loch Leven in Perthshire.
Road access can be narrow; drive carefully and be ready for single-track sections with passing places.
Bring insect repellent in summer-midges can be persistent in still evenings.

Best Time to Visit Loch Leven (Highlands) #

Visit in summer for accessible trails and long days; autumn offers moodier light and quieter roads.

Summer

June-August · 8-18°C

Longest daylight for hiking; busiest season but still quiet compared with lowland hotspots.

Autumn

September-October · 2-12°C

Great for autumn colours and dramatic skies; fewer visitors.

Weather & Climate near Loch Leven (Highlands) #

Climate

Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 17°C. Abundant rainfall (1795 mm/year), wettest in January.

Best Time to Visit

JuneJulyAugust

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

25°

Warmest Month

-12°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (212 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

30 Poor

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

1° – 6°

96%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

212 mm

Rainfall

6.0 m/s

Wind

Breezy

0.0

UV Index

Low

7.4h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (140 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

1° – 6°

94%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

140 mm

Rainfall

5.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

9.3h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (168 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

2° – 8°

92%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

168 mm

Rainfall

5.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.3

UV Index

Low

11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

4° – 11°

89%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

92 mm

Rainfall

4.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

14.0h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cool

10°C

Temperature

6° – 14°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

77 mm

Rainfall

4.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

16.2h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

60 Good

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

9° – 16°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

88 mm

Rainfall

4.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.1

UV Index

High

17.3h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (108 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

11° – 17°

87%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

108 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.0

UV Index

High

16.8h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (126 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

10° – 17°

89%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

126 mm

Rainfall

4.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

14.9h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (172 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

9° – 15°

91%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

172 mm

Rainfall

4.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.5

UV Index

Low

12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (194 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

6° – 12°

93%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

194 mm

Rainfall

5.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.2

UV Index

Low

10.2h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Heavy rain (206 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

3° – 8°

95%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

206 mm

Rainfall

5.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

8.0h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (212 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

32 Poor

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

1° – 6°

96%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

212 mm

Rainfall

5.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

6.7h daylight

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