Mullach nan Coirean

Mountain Scottish mountain (Munro) in the Kintail range

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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.
Mullach nan Coirean
56.7499, -5.0724

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.

Summer (best time)
June-September · ~5-18°C
Milder, longer days and generally better conditions for hillwalking and scrambling, though weather remains changeable.
Winter and shoulder seasons
October-May · ~-5-8°C
Colder, wetter and often snowy or icy on higher ground; routes can be hazardous and require winter mountaineering skills.

Weather & Climate near Mullach nan Coirean #

Climate

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.

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

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.

26 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

373 mm
Rainfall
13.5 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.4h daylight

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.

26 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

246 mm
Rainfall
13.1 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Heavy rain (296 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.

26 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

296 mm
Rainfall
12.0 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (161 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

32 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

May

May is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

June

June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

147 mm
Rainfall
8.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.1
UV Index
High
17.3h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (166 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

44 Poor

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
14°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

166 mm
Rainfall
8.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.0
UV Index
High
16.8h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (197 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

44 Poor

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
13°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

197 mm
Rainfall
8.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
14.9h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 6°C. Heavy rain (279 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

38 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

279 mm
Rainfall
9.8 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.5
UV Index
Low
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Heavy rain (322 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.

30 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

322 mm
Rainfall
11.4 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (336 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.

26 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

336 mm
Rainfall
12.6 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.0h daylight

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.

26 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

348 mm
Rainfall
12.0 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.7h daylight

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