Lochinvar

Lake Historic estate loch in Dumfries and Galloway

A freshwater loch in southern Scotland visited mainly by anglers and walkers exploring nearby trails and woodland.

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Lochinvar
Lochindorb/Lochinvar area, Scottish Highlands
55.1333, -4.1167
Open 24 hours
Free

How to Get to Lochinvar #

Reachable via minor Highland roads from nearby towns like Grantown-on-Spey; use local estate tracks and signage for parking and access to shoreline paths.

Tips for Visiting Lochinvar #

  • The area is remote-carry navigation gear and warm layers if venturing beyond the roadside.
  • There are paths and estate tracks suitable for hillwalkers; check conditions as boggy stretches are common.
  • Combine a visit with nearby forest drives or hill routes for more variety.

Best Time to Visit Lochinvar #

Lochinvar is a small Highland loch with a quiet, remote character-suitable for birdwatching and low-key walks into surrounding woodland and hills.

Late Spring-Summer
May-Aug · 5-15°C
Milder weather and longer daylight-best for walking and birdwatching.
Autumn
Sep-Oct · 3-12°C
Good autumn colour and quieter paths; watch for early snow at higher elevations.

Weather & Climate near Lochinvar #

Climate

Lochinvar's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 17°C. Abundant rainfall (1600 mm/year), wettest in January.

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
25°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (184 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

32 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

184 mm
Rainfall
6.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.6h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

120 mm
Rainfall
5.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

137 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

87 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
14.0h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

95 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
16.0h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

60 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
17.1h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

60 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 17°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
16.6h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
10° 17°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

112 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
14.8h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (154 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
14°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

154 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (178 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

178 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.3h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (184 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

184 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.1h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (183 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

34 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

183 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.9h daylight

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