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Best Time to Hike West Highland Way (Drymen to Rowardennan)

wb_sunny Best months: May, July, September
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for West Highland Way (Drymen to Rowardennan), United Kingdom, based on 2-year climate normals.

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Month-by-month weather on West Highland Way (Drymen to Rowardennan)

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 39°F4°C 32°F0°C 136 mm 15
February 42°F6°C 35°F2°C 180 mm 18
March 47°F8°C 36°F2°C 127 mm 18
April 52°F11°C 38°F3°C 135 mm 15
May 61°F16°C 46°F8°C 117 mm 14
June 58°F15°C 47°F8°C 129 mm 20
July 62°F17°C 51°F11°C 112 mm 18
August 61°F16°C 51°F11°C 241 mm 22
September 57°F14°C 46°F8°C 113 mm 16
October 52°F11°C 44°F7°C 181 mm 18
November 45°F7°C 38°F3°C 175 mm 18
December 43°F6°C 37°F3°C 252 mm 21

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 West Highland Way (Drymen to Rowardennan) are May, July, September. Expect daytime highs around 61°F16°C and nights near 48°F9°C.

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

West Highland Way (Drymen to Rowardennan)

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