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Best Time to Hike Great Glen Way

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Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for Great Glen Way, United Kingdom, based on 2-year climate normals.

Month-by-month weather on Great Glen Way

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 5.3°C / 42°F 1.3°C / 34°F 113 mm 14
February 7.3°C / 45°F 2.5°C / 37°F 144 mm 16
March 9.8°C / 50°F 3.5°C / 38°F 94 mm 16
April 12.7°C / 55°F 4.5°C / 40°F 80 mm 16
May 17.5°C / 64°F 8.6°C / 47°F 93 mm 14
June 15.9°C / 61°F 9.7°C / 49°F 120 mm 21
July 18.3°C / 65°F 11.7°C / 53°F 110 mm 17
August 17.9°C / 64°F 11.7°C / 53°F 141 mm 22
September 15.4°C / 60°F 8.7°C / 48°F 87 mm 15
October 12.6°C / 55°F 7.7°C / 46°F 138 mm 19
November 8.4°C / 47°F 3.7°C / 39°F 120 mm 15
December 7.6°C / 46°F 3.7°C / 39°F 241 mm 22

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 Great Glen Way are May, September. Expect daytime highs around 16°C (61°F) and nights near 9°C (48°F).

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

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