November stays on Monadhliath and Creag Meagaidh
Coire Sealladh
Spean Bridge · Sleeps 8
Indicative catalogue price £463 for 7 nightsExact November prices and availability are checked after you choose a week.What is Monadhliath and Creag Meagaidh mountain weather like in November?
Typical mountain and low-level wind, temperature and rainfall for November, based on 40 years of weather history.
40-year mountain climate
Typical high-ground conditions in November.
Historically, November has been one of the more demanding parts of the year on the high ground. Of 1,200 representative high-ground days, 7% were excellent or good, 66% were average, and 27% were poor or severe.
Dry days accounted for 46% of the sample, while extensive cloud affected 81%. These figures describe representative high ground around 1,130 metres, so coastal and low-level conditions can be milder.
Excellent or good7%Historically dry46%High-ground temperature0.3°CTypical maximum gust31 mphStronger days around 43 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 46 · 14 November
What this week is typically like on Monadhliath and Creag Meagaidh high ground.
Across 280 comparable historical hill days, 6% were excellent or good and 28% were poor or severe.
Check the live Monadhliath and Creag Meagaidh forecast →Historically excellent or good6%280 comparable days
Excellent0%Good6%Average66%Poor26%Severe2%
Historically dry42% of daysTypical daily max gust32 mphStronger days around 42 mphTypical high ground0.4°C24-hour mean near 1,130 mExtensive cloud83% of days
November context: 7% of days across the month were excellent or good; 27% were poor or severe. Read the full November guide.
Valley and low level for this week
Around Newtonmore.
Representative base · 245 mTypical daily high8.2°CWarmer days 10.5°CHistorically dry46%46% dry with lighter windMaximum wind12 mphStronger days 15 mphTypical overnight low3.4°CCooler nights 0.7°C
Planning a different time of year?Compare Monadhliath and Creag Meagaidh month by month
Valleys and trip bases
Low-level weather around Newtonmore in November.
Newtonmore, at roughly 245 metres, provides a practical low-level reference for Monadhliath and Creag Meagaidh. Across 1,200 historical days, the typical daytime high was 7.9°C, with warmer days around 10.3°C.
About 47% of days were dry and 46% combined dry weather with lighter winds. Conditions vary across glens, coasts and villages, so this should be used as regional trip-planning guidance rather than a forecast for every location.
Typical daily high7.9°CWarmer days around 10.3°CTypical overnight low3.2°CCooler nights around 0.3°CHistorically dry47%8% had 10 mm+ rainTypical maximum wind12 mphStronger days around 16 mph
January to December
Monadhliath and Creag Meagaidh weather by month.
Each month has a detailed guide comparing high-ground hill days with typical conditions at a representative valley or low-level trip base.
January6% good
High ground: 57% average · 37% poor or severeNewtonmore: 44% dry · 4.9°C daily high
February9% good
High ground: 56% average · 35% poor or severeNewtonmore: 45% dry · 5.2°C daily high
March13% good
High ground: 59% average · 28% poor or severeNewtonmore: 46% dry · 7.4°C daily high
April20% good
High ground: 64% average · 16% poor or severeNewtonmore: 48% dry · 10.0°C daily high
May22% good
High ground: 62% average · 16% poor or severeNewtonmore: 49% dry · 13.2°C daily high
June15% good
High ground: 71% average · 14% poor or severeNewtonmore: 48% dry · 15.6°C daily high
July13% good
High ground: 73% average · 14% poor or severeNewtonmore: 46% dry · 17.0°C daily high
August12% good
High ground: 71% average · 17% poor or severeNewtonmore: 45% dry · 16.6°C daily high
September13% good
High ground: 67% average · 20% poor or severeNewtonmore: 53% dry · 14.5°C daily high
October8% good
High ground: 64% average · 28% poor or severeNewtonmore: 46% dry · 11.2°C daily high
November7% good
High ground: 66% average · 27% poor or severeNewtonmore: 47% dry · 7.9°C daily high
December6% good
High ground: 62% average · 32% poor or severeNewtonmore: 49% dry · 5.3°C daily high
Strongest historical signals
Best weeks of the year for Monadhliath and Creag Meagaidh 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.
- 01Week around 1 May24% excellent or good · 10% poor or severePlan this week →
- 02Week around 17 April24% excellent or good · 15% poor or severePlan this week →
- 03Week around 8 May24% excellent or good · 17% poor or severePlan this week →
- 04Week around 22 May22% excellent or good · 19% poor or severePlan this week →
- 05Week around 24 April20% excellent or good · 15% poor or severePlan this week →
- 06Week around 15 May20% excellent or good · 16% poor or severePlan this week →
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Each page includes weekly and monthly high-ground and low-level climate summaries, a highlighted Saturday planner and nearby accommodation.
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