Meall nan Tarmachan
Mountain Rugged Scottish mountain with a classic ridge traverse
Peak on the Tarmachan Ridge in Perthshire, Scotland, popular for exposed ridge scrambles and clear views down to Loch Tay.
Meall nan Tarmachan is a Scottish Munro in Perthshire, part of the Tarmachan ridge near Loch Tay. It is a popular mountain for ridge walking and hillwalking.
The mountain name is Gaelic and the area has long been used for grazing and seasonal hill use; it became popular with recreational hillwalkers with the rise of mountaineering in the 19th and 20th centuries. It is listed as a Munro in the standard Scottish hill lists.
The peak rises above the northern side of Loch Tay in central Scotland, close to the village of Killin and accessible from the A85; it sits within the wider Central Highlands landscape.
- Elevation: Summit reaches 1,045 meters, making it one of the Munros of the Tarmachan ridge in Perthshire.
Best Time to Visit Meall nan Tarmachan #
Best visited in late spring through early autumn (May-September) when the ridge and approaches are most likely to be snow-free and safe for hiking.
Weather & Climate near Meall nan Tarmachan #
Meall nan Tarmachan'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 (2703 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (344 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (227 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (254 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (149 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (146 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (134 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (145 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (173 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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September
September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C. Heavy rain (241 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (292 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Heavy rain (294 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (304 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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