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Scottish Highlands – Glen Coe

Highlands, Scotland
Best timeMay–Sep
Signature routeBuachaille Etive Mòr
In season~59°F high
Climate
Data source

Climate

Source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

34–64°F
Fares from$757
Nearest airportGLA
The route
Topographic route map for Scottish Highlands – Glen Coe
StartFinish
Elevation profile1,759 ft
0 mi10 ft low93.08 mi
96miles
1,804ft high point
6,732ft of climbing
8days
Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Apr, Jun. Go in May, Jul for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightApr · 33%
WarmestJul · 64°F
WettestOct
Best windowMay–Sep
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Brooding glens and Munros in Scotland's wild west.

Best time to visit

Aim for May–Sep, the 5 months that line up best.

The route

The classic way in is the Buachaille Etive Mòr. Nearest airport is GLA.

Route details →

Pairs well with

West Highland Line
14 mi away
Oban
22 mi away
Auchentoshan
57 mi away
Isle of Skye
64 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Scottish Highlands – Glen Coe?

The best time to visit Scottish Highlands – Glen Coe is May–September, in Highlands, Scotland.

Where is Scottish Highlands – Glen Coe?

Scottish Highlands – Glen Coe is in Highlands, Scotland. The nearest major airport is GLA.

What is Scottish Highlands – Glen Coe known for?

Brooding glens and Munros in Scotland's wild west.

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