Stob Coire Easain

Mountain Munro mountain in Scotland's Lochaber region

Scottish mountain popular with hillwalkers and Munro baggers; routes include steep ridges and open highland terrain with wide views.

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Stob Coire Easain
Stob Coire Easain, Grey Corries range, Scotland (Highland access routes)
56.8181, -4.7744

How to Get to Stob Coire Easain #

Access is usually from A82 and side roads into Glen Spean or via designated footpaths from nearby valleys; nearest towns with services include Fort William and Spean Bridge. Check local OS maps for precise routes and parking.

Tips for Visiting Stob Coire Easain #

  • Mountain conditions change quickly-consult local mountain guides or the Scottish Mountaineering Club before attempting ascents.
  • There are no marked trails to some Munro ridges; good navigation skills are essential.

Best Time to Visit Stob Coire Easain #

Summer and early autumn are the most accessible times for hillwalking; winter mounts demand proper equipment and experience.

Summer
June-August · 5-18°C (41-64°F)
Longest daylight and generally the most stable weather but still variable in the Highlands.
Spring / Autumn
April-May, September-October · 0-12°C (32-54°F)
Good shoulder seasons for quieter routes; beware of boggy approaches and shorter daylight.
Winter
December-March · -10-3°C (14-37°F)
Snow and ice require winter kit and experience; avalanches can be a hazard on steep slopes.

Weather & Climate near Stob Coire Easain #

Climate

Stob Coire Easain's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -2°C to 13°C. Heavy rainfall (2946 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 2°C and lows of -2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (370 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.

20 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

370 mm
Rainfall
11.7 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.4h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (242 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.

20 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

242 mm
Rainfall
11.4 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (288 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.

28 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

288 mm
Rainfall
10.6 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (159 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

34 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

159 mm
Rainfall
8.9 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
14.0h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (149 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

149 mm
Rainfall
7.9 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
16.2h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (144 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

144 mm
Rainfall
7.8 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.1
UV Index
High
17.3h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (159 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

44 Poor

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
13°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

159 mm
Rainfall
7.4 m/s
Wind
Breezy
1.0
UV Index
High
16.8h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (189 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

44 Poor

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
13°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

189 mm
Rainfall
7.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
14.9h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C. Heavy rain (268 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

268 mm
Rainfall
8.6 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.5
UV Index
Low
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (315 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

28 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

315 mm
Rainfall
9.9 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Heavy rain (325 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.

28 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

325 mm
Rainfall
10.9 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.0h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Heavy rain (338 mm), mostly overcast skies, and windy conditions.

20 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

338 mm
Rainfall
10.3 m/s
Wind
Windy
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.7h daylight

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