Stob a' Choire Odhair Mountain

Munro in Scotland noted for corrie and ridgeline

A Crianlarich‑area mountain, Stob a' Choire Odhair draws walkers bagging Munros, offering steep paths and wide Highland vistas.

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Address
Stob a' Choire Odhair area, Scottish Highlands
56.57305, -4.83799
Admission
Free (public hill access); check for any local access restrictions

How to Get to Stob a' Choire Odhair#

Access via local glens off the A82/A85 corridors; nearest towns include Crianlarich and Tyndrum. Public transport can reach the towns but not the trailheads; most walkers drive or arrange local transfers.

Tips for Visiting Stob a' Choire Odhair#

  • The ridge routes provide the best rewards-avoid attempting descents in poor visibility.
  • Watch for boggy patches on lower slopes; there are no maintained trailheads in many parts.
  • Use local guide services for winter ascents.

Best Time to Visit Stob a' Choire Odhair#

Summer and early autumn are the most straightforward times for routes; winter only for equipped mountaineers.

Summer
June-August · 6-18°C (43-64°F)
Most reliable for hillwalking with long daylight hours.
Autumn
Sept-Oct · 2-12°C (36-54°F)
Clear light and fewer walkers; risks of early snowfall later in the season.
Winter
Nov-Mar · -8-6°C (18-43°F)
Serious winter conditions-ice axes and crampons required.

Weather & Climate near Stob a' Choire Odhair#

Climate

Stob a' Choire Odhair'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 -2°C to 14°C. Heavy rainfall (2900 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 (365 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.

20 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

365 mm
Rainfall
11.5 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 -2°C. Heavy rain (239 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.

20 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

239 mm
Rainfall
11.2 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Heavy rain (275 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.

28 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

275 mm
Rainfall
10.3 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (156 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

34 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

156 mm
Rainfall
8.6 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 (142 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

46 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

142 mm
Rainfall
7.7 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 (142 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

44 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

142 mm
Rainfall
7.5 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 (158 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

44 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

158 mm
Rainfall
7.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.0
UV Index
High
16.8h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (190 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

44 Poor

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
13°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

190 mm
Rainfall
7.2 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 (267 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

40 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

267 mm
Rainfall
8.3 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.5
UV Index
Low
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Heavy rain (310 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

30 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

310 mm
Rainfall
9.6 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (322 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.

28 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

322 mm
Rainfall
10.7 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.0h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Heavy rain (334 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.

20 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

334 mm
Rainfall
10.1 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.7h daylight

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