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.
Meall a' Bhùiridh at a Glance#
Address: Meall a’ Bhùiridh, Perthshire/Highlands border area, Scotland, UK
Hours: Open access (no set hours)
Admission: Free (open access mountain)
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 20
Good
Best Time to Visit
MayJulyJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
25°
Warmest Month
-12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -2° - 2° | -8° | 387 mm | overcast | 96% | 13.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.4h |
| February | Poor | -2° - 2° | -8° | 255 mm | overcast | 94% | 13.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.3h |
| March | Poor | -2° - 2° | -7° | 297 mm | overcast | 92% | 11.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.7h |
| April | Poor | -1° - 6° | -4° | 169 mm | overcast | 89% | 9.8 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.0h |
| May | Poor | 2° - 9° | 1° | 155 mm | overcast | 86% | 8.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 16.2h |
| June | Poor | 5° - 11° | 4° | 151 mm | overcast | 86% | 8.6 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.3h |
| July | Poor | 7° - 13° | 6° | 168 mm | overcast | 87% | 8.1 m/s | 1.0 high | 16.8h |
| August | Poor | 7° - 13° | 6° | 199 mm | overcast | 89% | 8.3 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 14.9h |
| September | Poor | 5° - 10° | 3° | 280 mm | overcast | 91% | 9.6 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 2° - 6° | -2° | 328 mm | overcast | 93% | 11.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.2h |
| November | Poor | 0° - 4° | -6° | 340 mm | overcast | 95% | 12.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.0h |
| December | Poor | -2° - 2° | -8° | 354 mm | overcast | 96% | 11.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
