Routes up
Monawee routes: 4 ways to the top
South Ridge RouteHiking · 8km · from KinlochlevenModerate
The South Ridge Route offers a scenic ascent with views over Loch Leven, it is a straightforward hike suitable for most walkers.
West ApproachHiking · 10km · from GlencoeModerate
The West Approach is a longer route that takes you through varied terrain, it offers a less crowded path to the summit.
East Face ScrambleScrambling · 5km · from KinlochlevenGrade 2 Scramble
The East Face Scramble provides a more challenging ascent with some exposure, it requires good scrambling skills.
North Ridge ClimbClimbing · 6km · from KinlochlevenGrade 3 Climb
The North Ridge Climb is a technical route that involves rock climbing, suitable for experienced climbers with proper gear.
Summit today
Is it safe to climb Monawee today?
Monawee today (updated 06:39, 28 Oct): up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 33 mph gusting 41 mph, 100% chance of rain. A marginal day for the hills. Best day this week: Monday, summit gusts 11 mph.
Monawee weather today
Slight rain, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 33 mph gusting 41 mph, 100% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Monawee weather tomorrow
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 31 mph gusting 39 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
Monawee weather this weekend
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 3°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 16 mph, 22% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 16 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
Monawee summit forecast, next 7 days
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| TodaySlight rain | Marginal | 7°/3° | -2° | 33/41 | 100% |
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| TomorrowOvercast | Marginal | 8°/1° | -2° | 31/39 | 0% |
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| Fri 30Overcast | Marginal | 9°/6° | 2° | 36/45 | 10% |
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| Sat 31Moderate drizzle | Good | 8°/5° | 3° | 13/16 | 22% |
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| Sun 1Light drizzle | Good | 6°/-1° | -4° | 13/16 | 12% |
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| Mon 2Clear sky | Good | 8°/-2° | -6° | 9/11 | 8% |
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| Tue 3Overcast | Good | 6°/-2° | -5° | 9/12 | 2% |
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Monawee 14-day weather forecast: days 8 to 14, less certain
| Day | Verdict | High/low | Feels like | Wind/gust mph | Rain or snow |
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| Wed 4Partly cloudy | Good | 5°/-1° | -4° | 8/10 | 2% |
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| Thu 5Fog | Good | 4°/-1° | -4° | 6/13 | 4% |
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| Fri 6Fog | Good | 4°/2° | -1° | 7/16 | 8% |
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| Sat 7Light drizzle | Good | 5°/1° | 0° | 14/18 | 15% |
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| Sun 8Fog | Good | 6°/-1° | -3° | 18/23 | 16% |
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| Mon 9Moderate drizzle | Good | 9°/5° | 3° | 18/30 | 28% |
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| Tue 10Moderate rain | Good | 10°/5° | 2° | 13/42 | 23% |
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Cloud inversion · 7 days
The chance of standing above a sea of cloud on Monawee each morning this week, from overnight temperature, humidity and low cloud below the 696m summit.
Dark sky · 7 days
How dark the sky gets over Monawee each night this week, from cloud cover, moonlight and local light pollution.
Snow · 7 days
No snow is forecast at the summit in the next 7 days.
Sun today
Sunrise 07:13, sunset 16:37
9h 25m of daylight. Golden hour ends 08:10 and starts 15:39. From the summit you see the sun 07:06 to 16:43.
Nearby summits
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About Monawee
Monawee is 696 m (2,282 ft) high with 61 m of prominence. It is in Cairngorms, Scotland. It is the 409th highest of the 525 summits Peakify lists in Cairngorms. The nearest summits are Craig Maskeldie (2.1 km), Burnt Hill (3.1 km) and Craig Maskeldie South Top (2.4 km).
How high is Monawee?
Monawee is 696 metres high with 61 metres of prominence.
Where is Monawee?
Monawee is listed in Cairngorms, Scotland.
Are there routes for Monawee?
Peakify lists 4 routes for Monawee, including available distance, ascent, start point, and difficulty details. The easiest is South Ridge Route (8km, Moderate).
Is it safe to climb Monawee today?
Peakify rates each day on the summit Good, Marginal or Poor from the forecast summit wind, gusts, chance of rain and wind chill. Wind of 40 mph or gusts of 65 mph make it Poor; wind of 25 mph, gusts of 45 mph, a 60% chance of rain or a feels-like temperature of -8°C or below make it Marginal. Today's and tomorrow's ratings are at the top of this page. The rating covers the weather only: also check your route, daylight, kit and experience, and in winter whether you need an ice axe and crampons.
What is the weather on Monawee tomorrow?
Thursday 29 October: overcast, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -2°C, summit wind 31 mph gusting 39 mph, 0% chance of rain. Rated Marginal.
What is the weather on Monawee this weekend?
Saturday 31 October: moderate drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as 3°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 16 mph, 22% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunday 1 November: mostly dry, up to 6°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -4°C, summit wind 13 mph gusting 16 mph, 12% chance of rain. Rated Good.
What weather information is shown for Monawee?
The page includes cached mountain forecast context, snow outlook, dark-sky signals, cloud-inversion information, sunrise, sunset, and summit planning details where available.
Peakify is run by Sam Tyler, who has climbed Yr Wyddfa 22 times. The forecast refreshes every hour; how our forecast works.
