RobJones1968 wrote:Hello all, Can anyone advise me as to what time of year tends to have the driest weather in Glencoe? I realise the weather can be changeable at any time of year, but I want to do the Aonach Eagach ridge in spring or summer,and it sounds like one for a dry day. I'm thinking some time from May to August. Thanks for any advice.
The phrase we're looking for here is "least wet" rather than "driest"
April often still has full-on winter conditions, whereas May is often warm, sunny and has less precipitation. Also you may be early enough in the season to avoid the midgies. September is often nice but has midgies and maybe still lots of tourists. Basically it is impossible for anyone to say what the weather might be like in Glen Coe. Probably raining. Yesterday I was there and it was mild, almost warm, with no need for a coat on while I took some photos. The day before I was at Loch Lomond and it was bitterly cold with sleet howling down the wind towards me. Welcome to Scotland.
- Glen Coe, 14th Jan 2022, mild and damp.
- Loch Arklet looking towards Loch Lomond 13th Jan 2022, cold with wind and sleet.