Mountain Weather

Lochaber mountain weather in August.

Typical wind, temperature, cloud and hill-day conditions for August, based on 40 years of high-ground history.

40-year mountain climate

What is Lochaber weather like in August?

Historically, August has been one of the more demanding parts of the year on the high ground. Of 1,240 representative high-ground days, 14% were excellent or good, 61% were average, and 25% were poor or severe.

Dry days accounted for 38% of the sample, while extensive cloud affected 69%. These figures describe representative high ground around 1,345 metres, so coastal and low-level conditions can be milder.

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Excellent or good14%Historically dry38%High-ground temperature6.2°CTypical maximum gust26 mphStronger days around 34 mph
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Saturday dates are highlighted because they usually unlock the widest choice of seven-night cottage stays. Other arrival days still work.

Typical conditions, not a forecastThis describes representative high ground. A difficult hill day can still be suitable for a lower-level plan.
Week 33 · 14 August

What this week is typically like on Lochaber high ground.

Across 280 comparable historical hill days, 10% were excellent or good and 27% were poor or severe.

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Historically excellent or good10%280 comparable days
Excellent0%Good10%Average63%Poor26%Severe1%
Historically dry34% of daysTypical daily max gust27 mphStronger days around 35 mphTypical high ground6.3°C24-hour mean near 1,345 mExtensive cloud76% of days

August context: 14% of days across the month were excellent or good; 25% were poor or severe. Read the full August guide.

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January to December

Lochaber mountain weather by month.

Each month has its own detailed climate guide, with the historical balance of excellent, good, average, poor and severe days on representative high ground.

January8% good
49% average · 43% poor or severe
February12% good
47% average · 41% poor or severe
March14% good
50% average · 36% poor or severe
April21% good
57% average · 22% poor or severe
May25% good
54% average · 21% poor or severe
June18% good
62% average · 20% poor or severe
July13% good
66% average · 21% poor or severe
August14% good
61% average · 25% poor or severe
September13% good
61% average · 26% poor or severe
October11% good
51% average · 38% poor or severe
November9% good
55% average · 36% poor or severe
December7% good
52% average · 41% poor or severe
Strongest historical signals

Best weeks of the year for Lochaber mountain weather.

These are the six week bands with the largest historical share of excellent or good days. They are useful for broad trip timing, but the live forecast should decide the final plan.

  1. 01
    Week around 8 May29% excellent or good · 20% poor or severe
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  2. 02
    Week around 1 May27% excellent or good · 17% poor or severe
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  3. 03
    Week around 17 April26% excellent or good · 19% poor or severe
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  4. 04
    Week around 29 May25% excellent or good · 19% poor or severe
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  5. 05
    Week around 24 April24% excellent or good · 21% poor or severe
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  6. 06
    Week around 15 May22% excellent or good · 21% poor or severe
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20 mountain areas

Compare another part of the UK.

Each page includes weekly and monthly high-ground climate summaries, a highlighted Saturday planner and nearby accommodation.

Angus GlensScotland · strongest historical month: May23% good Argyll and Loch LomondScotland · strongest historical month: May28% good Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)Wales · strongest historical month: June31% good CairngormsScotland · strongest historical month: May22% good Clwydian Range and BerwynsWales · strongest historical month: April28% good DartmoorEngland · strongest historical month: July37% good Eryri (Snowdonia)Wales · strongest historical month: May31% good Lake DistrictEngland · strongest historical month: May35% good Lewis and HarrisScotland · strongest historical month: May29% good LochaberScotland · strongest historical month: May25% good Mid Wales and Cambrian MountainsWales · strongest historical month: May32% good Monadhliath and Creag MeagaidhScotland · strongest historical month: May22% good North PenninesEngland · strongest historical month: May28% good Northumberland and CheviotsEngland · strongest historical month: May32% good Northwest HighlandsScotland · strongest historical month: May27% good Peak DistrictEngland · strongest historical month: July30% good Perthshire HighlandsScotland · strongest historical month: May25% good SkyeScotland · strongest historical month: May38% good Southern ScotlandScotland · strongest historical month: May34% good Yorkshire DalesEngland · strongest historical month: May32% good