Meall a' Bhùiridh

Mountain Scottish Munro mountain popular with hikers

Scottish Munro above Rannoch Moor that attracts hillwalkers and Munro‑baggers with steep routes and wide views over moorland and neighbouring glens.

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Meall a' Bhùiridh
Meall a' Bhùiridh, Perthshire/Highlands border area, Scotland, UK
56.6122, -4.8521
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Best Time to Visit Meall a' Bhùiridh #

Best visited in late spring to early autumn (May-September) for clearer paths and milder conditions for hiking.

Summer (hiking season)
May-September · 5-15°C
Cool, often crisp conditions on the hill with the best chance of snow-free trails and clearer weather for views.
Winter and shoulder months
October-April · -5-5°C
Colder, often wet or snowy with a higher chance of icy or muddy paths-suitable only with proper gear and experience.

Weather & Climate near Meall a' Bhùiridh #

Climate

Meall a' Bhùiridh's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -2°C to 13°C. Heavy rainfall (3083 mm/year), wettest in January.

Best Time to Visit
MayJulyJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
25°
Warmest Month
-12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (387 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.

18 Poor

Comfort

0°
Feels Like Cold
0°C
Temperature
-2° – 2°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

387 mm
Rainfall
13.4 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.4h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (255 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.

18 Poor

Comfort

0°
Feels Like Freezing
0°C
Temperature
-2° – 2°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

255 mm
Rainfall
13.0 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (297 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.

20 Poor

Comfort

0°
Feels Like Cold
0°C
Temperature
-2° – 2°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

297 mm
Rainfall
11.9 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (169 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

32 Poor

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
-1° – 6°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

169 mm
Rainfall
9.8 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
14.0h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (155 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

44 Poor

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
2° – 9°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

155 mm
Rainfall
8.8 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
16.2h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (151 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

42 Poor

Comfort

8°
Feels Like Cold
8°C
Temperature
5° – 11°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

151 mm
Rainfall
8.6 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.1
UV Index
High
17.3h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (168 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

44 Poor

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
7° – 13°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

168 mm
Rainfall
8.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.0
UV Index
High
16.8h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (199 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

42 Poor

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
7° – 13°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

199 mm
Rainfall
8.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
14.9h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C. Heavy rain (280 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

38 Poor

Comfort

8°
Feels Like Cold
8°C
Temperature
5° – 10°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

280 mm
Rainfall
9.6 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.5
UV Index
Low
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (328 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.

28 Poor

Comfort

4°
Feels Like Cold
4°C
Temperature
2° – 6°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

328 mm
Rainfall
11.3 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (340 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.

26 Poor

Comfort

2°
Feels Like Cold
2°C
Temperature
0° – 4°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

340 mm
Rainfall
12.5 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.0h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (354 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.

20 Poor

Comfort

0°
Feels Like Cold
0°C
Temperature
-2° – 2°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

354 mm
Rainfall
11.8 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.7h daylight

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