Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Cairngorms National Park and Monadhliath. Also includes the Ben Alder area hills between Loch Ericht and Loch Laggan.
Tuesday's Forecast
Light wind, negligible impact
Little wind or walking hardly affected by the wind, but feeling chilly if exposed on tops. 10-15mph or less.
Dry and sunny
Extensive strong warm sunshine. The mountains free of cloud once any early mist patches disperse.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
Mild
Air temperature +5 to 10C on higher terrain. Comfortable temperatures on lower terrain, but feeling chilly if exposed to wind higher up, especially if stationary. Pack extra layers.
Bright sunshine
Beware of sunburn from bright spring sunshine, despite feeling cool in the breeze on higher terrain.
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Light wind, negligible impact
Little wind or walking hardly affected by the wind, but feeling chilly if exposed on tops. 10-15mph or less.
Dry and sunny
Extensive strong warm sunshine. The mountains free of cloud once any early mist patches disperse.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
Mild
Air temperature +5 to 10C on higher terrain. Comfortable temperatures on lower terrain, but feeling chilly if exposed to wind higher up, especially if stationary. Pack extra layers.
Bright sunshine
Beware of sunburn from bright spring sunshine, despite feeling cool in the breeze on higher terrain.
Viewing Forecast For
Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Tuesday 6th May 2025
Last updated
Mon 5th May 25 at
4:00PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Fine with strong sunshine for most places, beware sunburn. A little fair-weather cloud into the afternoon. Warming up after a chilly start with frost. Cloud banks affect west coastal mountains north from Mull in the morning, tending to lift and thin with time. Light winds overall.
Headline for Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Mostly sunny, light breezes.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Variable or westerly, 10mph or less, at times little wind.
Effect of the wind on you?
Negligible
How Wet?
No rain
Cloud on the hills?
Little or none
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Above 90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Extensive or unbroken sunshine. Superb visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
1C at dawn; rising as high as 12C afternoon.
Freezing Level
Generally above the summits, but at dawn near freezing point higher slopes and frost both upland and lowland valleys.
Viewing Forecast For
Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Wednesday 7th May 2025
Last updated
Mon 5th May 25 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Variable or mostly northeasterly, 10mph or less.
Effect of the wind on you?
Negligible
How Wet?
Rain very unlikely
Small risk of a light shower late afternoon into evening, mainly near/west of the A9.
Cloud on the hills?
All clearing
Patches may cap higher Cairngorms and summits near Deeside in the morning, lifting above the summits.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sun and partly cloudy skies, perhaps cloudier for periods. Visibility excellent.
How Cold? (at 900m)
2C at dawn, rising as high as 11C by afternoon, though eastern areas may only reach 7C.
Freezing Level
Generally above the summits, but at dawn near freezing with slight frost both in the glens and on sheltered higher terrain.
Viewing Forecast For
Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Thursday 8th May 2025
Last updated
Mon 5th May 25 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Variable or easterly, 10mph or less.
Effect of the wind on you?
Negligible
How Wet?
Rain not expected
Cloud on the hills?
Little if any
Patches or fragments around some upper slopes in the morning, lifting above the summits by middle of the day.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sunshine and fair-weather cloud, which may fill in a little by afternoon. Visibility excellent.
How Cold? (at 900m)
6C but some spots colder at first, rising up to 11C by afternoon; easternmost hills may be slightly cooler.
Freezing Level
Generally above the summits, but just at dawn slight frost possible some glens and sheltered higher terrain.
Planning Outlook
A quiet spell of weather as high pressure continues to dominate over the British Isles this week and very possibly well into next week too. Generally dry conditions, low risk of an isolated afternoon shower. Winds mostly light, direction variable. Chilly nights with frost in valleys and sheltered higher terrain. Becoming pleasantly warm into the afternoons. Sunshine and variable cloud, at times covering the sky, but generally above the mountain tops with excellent visibility. Very dry ground conditions, beware high risk of fire.