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Best Time to Hike Cape Wrath Trail (Morvich → Bendronaig)

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Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for Cape Wrath Trail (Morvich → Bendronaig), United Kingdom, based on 2-year climate normals.

Month-by-month weather on Cape Wrath Trail (Morvich → Bendronaig)

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 1.5°C / 35°F -2°C / 28°F 162 mm 21
February 2.8°C / 37°F -1°C / 30°F 216 mm 16
March 5.4°C / 42°F 0.3°C / 33°F 152 mm 19
April 8.2°C / 47°F 1.6°C / 35°F 132 mm 18
May 13°C / 55°F 5.7°C / 42°F 111 mm 17
June 11.2°C / 52°F 5.9°C / 43°F 196 mm 27
July 13.8°C / 57°F 8.2°C / 47°F 193 mm 24
August 13.3°C / 56°F 8.2°C / 47°F 251 mm 24
September 11.2°C / 52°F 5.9°C / 43°F 139 mm 17
October 8.3°C / 47°F 4.4°C / 40°F 230 mm 22
November 4.5°C / 40°F 0.6°C / 33°F 178 mm 19
December 3.9°C / 39°F 0.4°C / 33°F 370 mm 23

Highlighted rows are the recommended hiking window. Climate normals via Open-Meteo (2-year average). Mountain weather varies — always check a live forecast before you set off.

When to go

The best months to hike Cape Wrath Trail (Morvich → Bendronaig) are May, July, September. Expect daytime highs around 13°C (55°F) and nights near 7°C (45°F).

Pack flexible layers and a reliable rain shell — conditions can shift quickly in the mountains.

Cape Wrath Trail (Morvich → Bendronaig)

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