Mullach nan Coirean
Mountain Scottish mountain (Munro) in the Kintail range
Mullach nan Coirean is a mountain in the Northwest Highlands of Scotland, located near Glen Shiel. The summit reaches approximately 939 metres and the mountain is recognised as a Munro.
The mountain offers steep ridges and varied hillwalking routes and is often climbed from Glen Shiel’s road-accessible valleys. It forms part of the rugged mountain landscape of the Lochalsh and Kintail area and is commonly visited by hillwalkers exploring the nearby peaks.
Geographically it stands close to Glen Shiel in the Highlands of Scotland and is accessible from nearby glen roads and mountain tracks.
- Elevation and status: Reaches an elevation of approximately 939 metres and is classified as a Munro, forming part of the mountain terrain around Glen Shiel.
Best Time to Visit Mullach nan Coirean #
Best visited in summer (June-September) when days are longest and conditions for climbing and hiking are most favourable.
Weather & Climate near Mullach nan Coirean #
Mullach nan Coirean's climate is classified as Subpolar Oceanic - Subpolar Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -1°C to 14°C. Heavy rainfall (3018 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (373 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Heavy rain (246 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Heavy rain (296 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (161 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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May
May is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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June
June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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July
July is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (166 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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August
August is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (197 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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September
September is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 6°C. Heavy rain (279 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Heavy rain (322 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (336 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.
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December
December is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Heavy rain (348 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.