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Best Time to Hike West Highland Way (Inverarnan to Tyndrum)

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

Month-by-month weather on West Highland Way (Inverarnan to Tyndrum)

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 2°C / 36°F -1.5°C / 29°F 151 mm 15
February 3.6°C / 38°F 0°C / 32°F 212 mm 19
March 6.2°C / 43°F 0.9°C / 34°F 138 mm 19
April 9.2°C / 49°F 1.9°C / 35°F 133 mm 16
May 14.2°C / 58°F 6.1°C / 43°F 117 mm 16
June 12.7°C / 55°F 6.6°C / 44°F 161 mm 23
July 14.8°C / 59°F 8.6°C / 47°F 138 mm 23
August 14.4°C / 58°F 9°C / 48°F 233 mm 23
September 12°C / 54°F 5.8°C / 42°F 112 mm 17
October 9.2°C / 49°F 5.1°C / 41°F 212 mm 20
November 5.3°C / 42°F 1.2°C / 34°F 169 mm 17
December 4.5°C / 40°F 0.7°C / 33°F 300 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 West Highland Way (Inverarnan to Tyndrum) are May, July, September. Expect daytime highs around 14°C (57°F) and nights near 7°C (45°F).

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

West Highland Way (Inverarnan to Tyndrum)

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