Mullach nan Coirean Mountain
Scottish mountain (Munro) in the Kintail range
Mullach nan Coirean at a Glance#
About Mullach nan Coirean#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -1° - 3° | -6° | 373 mm | overcast | 96% | 13.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.4h |
| February | Poor | -1° - 3° | -7° | 246 mm | overcast | 94% | 13.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.3h |
| March | Poor | -1° - 4° | -6° | 296 mm | overcast | 92% | 12.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.7h |
| April | Poor | 0° - 7° | -3° | 161 mm | overcast | 89% | 9.8 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.0h |
| May | Poor | 3° - 10° | 2° | 147 mm | overcast | 86% | 8.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 16.2h |
| June | Poor | 6° - 12° | 5° | 147 mm | overcast | 86% | 8.7 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.3h |
| July | Poor | 8° - 14° | 11° | 166 mm | overcast | 87% | 8.2 m/s | 1.0 high | 16.8h |
| August | Poor | 8° - 13° | 11° | 197 mm | overcast | 89% | 8.4 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 14.9h |
| September | Poor | 6° - 11° | 4° | 279 mm | overcast | 91% | 9.8 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 3° - 8° | 0° | 322 mm | overcast | 93% | 11.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.2h |
| November | Poor | 1° - 5° | -4° | 336 mm | overcast | 95% | 12.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.0h |
| December | Poor | -1° - 3° | -6° | 348 mm | overcast | 96% | 12.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
