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Lochnagar climbing conditions

Poor — wet, too windy or closed

Right now

Temp12°C
Wind30.9 km/h
Gusts39 km/h
Humidity98.39%
Rain 48h1.6mm
Last rain1h ago

Assessment

1.8mm rain forecast
Windy — 25 km/h, gusts 33 km/h
Good friction temperature range for granite
High humidity (98.39%) — granite friction compromised, particularly for bouldering
Windy — 31 km/h, gusts 39 km/h. Take care on exposed routes

Drying Time

5% dry · 8-16h to dry

7-day forecast

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Today Friday 14 August
Poor
Temp11°C
Rain1.8mm
Wind25 km/h
Gusts33 km/h
Humidity80%
1.8mm rain forecastWindy — 25 km/h, gusts 33 km/h
  • Good conditions for granite
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 12° 1.63mm 31 39 98.39%
09:00 12° 0.13mm 26 33 97.84%
12:00 11° 0mm 25 33 79.72%
15:00 11° 0mm 24 33 79.5%
18:00 9° 0mm 22 31 83.91%
21:00 8° 0mm 23 29 95.04%
Sat Saturday 15 August
Caution
Temp7°C
Rain0.1mm
Wind26 km/h
Gusts38 km/h
Humidity77%
Should be dryWindy — 26 km/h, gusts 38 km/h
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 5° 0mm 34 41 93.26%
09:00 5° 0mm 27 37 82.85%
12:00 7° 0mm 27 38 76.27%
15:00 7° 0mm 26 37 78.17%
18:00 7° 0.05mm 27 37 88.22%
21:00 6° 0mm 29 36 95.04%
Sun Sunday 16 August
Poor
Temp8°C
Rain0.6mm
Wind13 km/h
Gusts25 km/h
Humidity70%
0.6mm rain forecast
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 4° 0mm 19 24 94.4%
09:00 6° 0mm 14 25 79.74%
12:00 8° 0mm 12 24 70.19%
15:00 9° 0mm 13 25 70.39%
18:00 8° 0.3mm 10 17 81.69%
21:00 7° 0.29mm 8 12 95.4%
Mon Monday 17 August
Poor
Temp8°C
Rain5.7mm
Wind21 km/h
Gusts36 km/h
Humidity90%
5.7mm rain forecastHumidity 90% — potential fog
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 5° 0mm 13 18 97.73%
09:00 6° 0.42mm 16 27 92.64%
12:00 8° 0.84mm 19 32 88.47%
15:00 8° 1.17mm 23 36 92.09%
18:00 8° 1.29mm 28 40 95.21%
21:00 8° 2mm 31 43 97.08%
Tue Tuesday 18 August
Poor
Temp9°C
Rain3.2mm
Wind33 km/h
Gusts54 km/h
Humidity78%
3.2mm rain forecastWindy — 33 km/h, gusts 54 km/h
  • Very windy — exposed routes will be unpleasant
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 7° 0mm 38 52 95.24%
09:00 8° 0mm 34 51 89.22%
12:00 9° 0mm 33 54 78.86%
15:00 9° 0.19mm 33 54 76.33%
18:00 9° 0.5mm 35 52 84.47%
21:00 7° 0mm 39 53 91.73%
Wed Wednesday 19 August
Poor
Temp7°C
Rain0.9mm
Wind25 km/h
Gusts43 km/h
Humidity75%
0.9mm rain forecastWindy — 25 km/h, gusts 43 km/h
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 4° 0mm 37 51 91.93%
09:00 5° 0mm 30 48 83.07%
12:00 7° 0mm 25 43 74.95%
15:00 8° 0.34mm 25 42 74.07%
18:00 7° 0.51mm 27 42 81.89%
21:00 6° 0mm 29 40 92.48%
Thu Thursday 20 August
Poor
Temp7°C
Rain1.3mm
Wind25 km/h
Gusts43 km/h
Humidity77%
1.3mm rain forecastWindy — 25 km/h, gusts 43 km/h
  • Breezy — helps drying
Time °C Rain Wind Gust Hum
06:00 3° 0mm 32 43 93.83%
09:00 4° 0mm 27 43 83.19%
12:00 6° 0mm 25 43 76.81%
15:00 7° 0.5mm 24 41 76.38%
18:00 6° 0.8mm 25 39 85.03%
21:00 5° 0mm 28 38 92.74%
Fri Friday 21 August
Caution
Temp3°C
Rain0mm
Wind28 km/h
Gusts—
Humidity—
Should be dryHigh seepage — may still be weepingWindy — 28 km/h, gusts null km/h
  • Breezy — helps drying
Lochnagar is a magnificent granite mountain corrie in Royal Deeside, featuring sweeping buttresses and steep gullies above a dark tarn. The granite is rough and highly featured, giving secure jam holds and reliable gear on open ridges, though gullies hold water. Facing north and northeast, the cliff remains shaded most of the day, resulting in low rock temperatures and slow drying after rain. The venue is world-renowned for classic traditional mountain routes, with Eagle Ridge standing as one of Scotland's ultimate VS ridges. The approach requires a sustained, two-hour mountain walk from the Spittal of Glenmuick car park. Extreme mountain exposure, sudden drops in temperature, and long descents require careful mountain planning.

About Lochnagar

Lochnagar is a magnificent granite mountain corrie in Royal Deeside, featuring sweeping buttresses and steep gullies above a dark tarn. The granite is rough and highly featured, giving secure jam holds and reliable gear on open ridges, though gullies hold water. Facing north and northeast, the cliff remains shaded most of the day, resulting in low rock temperatures and slow drying after rain. The venue is world-renowned for classic traditional mountain routes, with Eagle Ridge standing as one of Scotland's ultimate VS ridges. The approach requires a sustained, two-hour mountain walk from the Spittal of Glenmuick car park. Extreme mountain exposure, sudden drops in temperature, and long descents require careful mountain planning.

Region
Scotland - Highlands — Deeside
Rock type
granite
Aspect
north-facing
Altitude
950m
Exposure
high
Seepage
high

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