Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Cairngorms National Park and Monadhliath. Also includes the Ben Alder area hills between Loch Ericht and Loch Laggan.
Monday's Forecast
Moderate breeze, locally gusty
A noticeable breeze, feeling cool where exposed on tops. Locally may be gusty, but unlikely to affect walking progress. 15-25mph.
Patchwork of cloud and sun
Dry most or all day. A mix of cloud and sunshine. Occasional cloud banks drifting over higher slopes, lifting above the tops.
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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Moderate breeze, locally gusty
A noticeable breeze, feeling cool where exposed on tops. Locally may be gusty, but unlikely to affect walking progress. 15-25mph.
Patchwork of cloud and sun
Dry most or all day. A mix of cloud and sunshine. Occasional cloud banks drifting over higher slopes, lifting above the tops.
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
Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Monday 2nd November 2026
Last updated
Sun 1st Nov 26 at
4:00PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Light winds for much of the Highlands; a stronger northeasterly breeze for England & Wales, particularly toward the south, feeling chilly. Generally dry, sunshine best in southern Scotland and toward the Irish Sea coast. Some cloud banks in northern Scotland, but high mountains may poke out above this.
Headline for Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Fairly light wind, patchy cloud and sun, best south.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Northerly 10 to 20mph, strongest higher Cairngorms to Deeside, local gusts 25mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small, but more noticeable and feeling chilly on higher slopes in east.
How Wet?
Rain unlikely
Possible fine drizzle some northern areas around cloud banks.
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly northern hills
Cloud banks mostly toward upper slopes of northern Cairngorms above 800m, though higher summits may poke out above cloud at times. Local mist possible in glens. Cloud more broken southwards.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
50% north, 70% south.
Sunshine and air clarity?
Occasional sun mostly southern areas. Visibility very good out of cloud.
How Cold? (at 900m)
1 to 4C, little change higher up on Munros. Feeling like -5C in stronger wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits, but patchy frost in glens at first, also some sheltered higher slopes and corries.
Viewing Forecast For
Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Tuesday 3rd November 2026
Last updated
Sun 1st Nov 26 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Easterly 10 to 15mph or less, some gustier spots over southern Cairngorms NP may reach 20mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small.
How Wet?
Rain unlikely
Chance of a little drizzle around Deeside.
Cloud on the hills?
Fairly extensive, high tops may be clear
Cloud banks rolling across high terrain, the base mostly above 700-800m, whilst the top of the cloud close to higher summits which may emerge above at times. Breaks more often toward Ben Alder.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30% (some tops above cloud)
Sunshine and air clarity?
Occasional sun mostly Strathspey to Drumochter. Visibility very good out of cloud.
How Cold? (at 900m)
3 to 5C, coolest if in cloud; little change with added height.
Freezing Level
Above the summits, but pockets of frost both higher and lower slopes at dawn.
Viewing Forecast For
Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Wednesday 4th November 2026
Last updated
Sun 1st Nov 26 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southeasterly 10 to 15mph or less.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small.
How Wet?
Largely dry
Odd spots of drizzle around cloud in east.
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly eastern hills
Banks of cloud mostly toward south and east of the Cairngorms, some patches may roll across the plateau, but well broken toward Strathspey; some higher summits just above the cloud at times.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
60%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Patchy cloud and sun, best north and west. Visibility very good.
How Cold? (at 900m)
2 or 3C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits, but frost in morning in some glens and upland hollows.
Planning Outlook
A settled week ahead as high pressure resides toward the north. Easterly winds will prevail, strongest for Wales and the southern Pennines. Largely dry weather, whilst variable cloud will be drawn in from the North Sea, at times some light showers in eastern areas. Best chance for inversion conditions will be on higher tops in Scotland, emerging above cloud at times. Sunshine typically best toward western coasts. Temperatures mostly above freezing on high terrain, but some frost overnight in glens and some upland hollows; then cooler toward the weekend on tops. Quiet weather also likely as next weekend begins, perhaps further ahead, though a mixed Atlantic influence may return to Scotland.