Southern Uplands
The Galloway hills eastward to the Lammermuir hills. The Cheviots (including higher hills within the adjacent Northumberland NP).
Monday's Forecast
Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Frequent or persistent rain
Steady rain fairly persistent, occasionally heavy, rather wet underfoot.
Poor visibility
Murky conditions with areas of fog shrouding the hills, making navigation challenging. Map and compass essential.
Chilly
Air temperature typically 0 to 5C on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate layers.
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Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Frequent or persistent rain
Steady rain fairly persistent, occasionally heavy, rather wet underfoot.
Poor visibility
Murky conditions with areas of fog shrouding the hills, making navigation challenging. Map and compass essential.
Chilly
Air temperature typically 0 to 5C on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate layers.
Viewing Forecast For
Southern Uplands
Monday 1st December 2025
Last updated
Sun 30th Nov 25 at
4:24PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Morning rain and snow in Scottish Highlands breaks for several hours then returns from the south later. Rain more persistent over the Southern Uplands with heavy bursts south and a risk of strong winds. Gales and rain widely across England and Wales, increasing risk of flooding in Lakeland and west Wales.
Headline for Southern Uplands
Often raining in the south, at times heavy; risk strong winds
How windy? (On the summits)
Southwesterly 20 to 30mph, though nearer 40mph east in the morning. Winds slowly trending lighter in the afternoon and more variable, though always a risk strengthening in the east and possibly more widely.
Effect of the wind on you?
Prepare for varying conditions. Most likely fairly small impacts, particularly in the west, but a risk of strenuous walking in eastern areas and possibly more widely. Significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Rain frequent and heavy at times, mostly south
Persistent rain from overnight, may break up for a time, greatest chance northern slopes, but rain may remain frequent in southern areas, setting in heavily again later in the day. Driest near the Central Belt.
Cloud on the hills?
Fairly extensive, lowest south in rain
Banks of cloud shrouding many hills from dawn, some breaks possibly near the Central Belt for a few hours. Lowering extensively across hills later as heavier rain spreads more widely.
Chance of cloud free summits?
30%, dropping below 10% in rain
Sunshine and air clarity?
Largely overcast, dull in rain. Visibility poor in rain, briefly may be good, particularly toward Lothians in morning.
How Cold? (at 750m)
5C most of the day, risk of rising slightly for a few afternoon hours, greatest risk east. Lowering widely overnight towards 1C. Wind chill often feeling near to -10C in exposure on tops.
Freezing Level
Rising from overnight, staying above freezing to the tops all daytime.
Viewing Forecast For
Southern Uplands
Tuesday 2nd December 2025
Last updated
Sun 30th Nov 25 at
4:24PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Southwesterly 25-30mph, at times 35mph higher tops, local squally gusts in showers mainly in west.
Effect of the wind on you?
Blustery, starting to affect comfortable walking on exposed higher areas. Noticeable wind chill.
How Wet?
Showers mostly toward southwest
Occasional showers coming inland towards the Borders from the Solway Firth, locally briefly heavy, possible hail. Largely dry further toward north and east.
Cloud on the hills?
Varied, lowest cloud south
Risk areas of low-level cloud particularly southern areas near and west of M74, to some lower slopes in the morning. Tending to rise above 600m, most common on tops in Galloway. Breaks toward tops best further northward.
Chance of cloud free summits?
30%, rising to 70% northern areas.
Sunshine and air clarity?
Occasional sun mostly toward the north. Visibility very good away from showers.
How Cold? (at 750m)
2C, up to 3C near Merrick. Wind chill feeling like -5C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Southern Uplands
Wednesday 3rd December 2025
Last updated
Sun 30th Nov 25 at
4:24PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Southwesterly 30-40mph. A slight easing trend.
Effect of the wind on you?
Strenuous walking, particularly in exposure where balance and stability will be affected. Significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Showery rain near the Solway
Frequent showery rain from southern Galloway to the Moffat hills, most persistent in the morning. Some patches drift east into the Borders, most likely earlier. Northernmost hills, Lothians, and Cheviot substantially dry.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive near Solway, well-broken north/east
A sheet of cloud shrouds the southern Galloway hills towards the Moffat hills, likely all day above 600m. Higher bases, often well-broken, on northern aspects and towards the Cheviot.
Chance of cloud free summits?
20% west, 60% Lothians/Cheviot
Sunshine and air clarity?
Best chance of sunny bursts north and eastern areas, particularly Lothians and Cheviots. Excellent visibility away from showers.
How Cold? (at 750m)
2C. Feeling like -10C in direct wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Planning Outlook
A risk of local flooding remains on Tuesday in Wales and the Lake district following Monday's heavy rain. Areas of low pressure circulating to the west and north will dominate the weather pattern in the week ahead, bringing generally unsettled weather. Temperatures near average - higher mountains near or just below freezing point likely for the remainder of the week. Often showery and cloudy in the west with broader bands of rain regularly passing east. Wind speed likely to vary though often quite strong with risk of gales coming and going. First indications suggest unsettled weather will remain dominant into the weekend.