Southeastern Highlands
The southern Highlands as far west as the Callander area and north to Loch Ericht, Drumochter and summits near Glenshee ski-centre (summits within the historic county of Perthshire). Also Ochils and Angus hills.
Saturday'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.
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.
Warm
Comfortable temperatures on the hills, rising above 10C on tops, feeling pleasantly warm especially on lower ground. Beware of feeling cooler if exposed to wind on higher terrain.
Strong warm sunshine
High UV levels, feeling very warm when ascending, beware of dehydration and sunburn.
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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.
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.
Warm
Comfortable temperatures on the hills, rising above 10C on tops, feeling pleasantly warm especially on lower ground. Beware of feeling cooler if exposed to wind on higher terrain.
Strong warm sunshine
High UV levels, feeling very warm when ascending, beware of dehydration and sunburn.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Saturday 17th May 2025
Last updated
Fri 16th May 25 at
3:55PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Strong sunshine for the Highlands, Lakes and much of Wales all day; beware sunburn. Cloudy for the Pennines to the Borders in the morning, gradually dispersing to give sunshine into afternoon; feeling cool here with a fresh NE'ly breeze, strong and gusty in the morning. Warmest in western Scotland.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Sunshine, cooler toward east. Gusty breeze, stronger later.
How windy? (On the Munros)
North/northeasterly 10-20mph, lower around Loch Tay. Highest winds around easternmost mountains. Notable gusts. Strengthening further late afternoon through dusk to 25-35mph, strongest in east, gusts 40mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small, though feeling gusty around Glenshee. Deteriorating late in day to become more challenging walking.
How Wet?
No rain
Cloud on the hills?
None expected
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Practically certain
Sunshine and air clarity?
Extensive strong sunshine. Visibility excellent or superb.
How Cold? (at 900m)
10 or 11C, rising slightly during the day. Areas west of A9 rising towards 13C, locally 15C near Ben Lawers.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Sunday 18th May 2025
Last updated
Fri 16th May 25 at
3:55PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Northerly 20-30mph and gusty; strongest winds easternmost areas; turning northeast then easterly from dusk.
Effect of the wind on you?
Walking starting to be impeded, strongest winds in east may challenge balance on exposed ridges. Feeling chilly, colder later.
How Wet?
Little or none
Chance of isolated spots of rain afternoon, possibly a local showery burst. Possibly entirely dry.
Cloud on the hills?
High terrain late in the day
A few isolated patches drift over high terrain around Glenshee through much of the day. Becoming more frequent and spreading south/west in the later afternoon.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
90%, dropping somewhat into evening
Sunshine and air clarity?
Extensive sunshine from dawn into morning, high cloud building during day. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
9C, rising up to 12C west of A9. A rapid cooling from the northeast later in day, 3 to 5C most areas by dusk.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Monday 19th May 2025
Last updated
Fri 16th May 25 at
3:55PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Easterly, risk gusty 20-30mph in the morning, gradually lessening to 15-20mph, though southernmost tops may stay gusty.
Effect of the wind on you?
Blustery winds feeling distinctly chilly, affecting ease of walking over exposed higher terrain; lessening for many areas.
How Wet?
Rain not expected
Cloud on the hills?
Early cloud lifting and clearing
Banks of cloud around some mid to upper slopes early morning, briefly some tops may be above or between cloud patches. Lifting above most or all tops, or largely dispersing.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
60% rising to 90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Broken cloud and sun, may become sunnier. Visibility excellent.
How Cold? (at 900m)
5C rising to 9C furthest east, 11C central highlands by afternoon.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Planning Outlook
High pressure remains to the north into early next week, easterly breezes prevailing. A few showers are possible mainly England and Wales. Warm sunshine most abundant in western Scotland. A change in the weather pattern is expected from midweek as pressure generally falls, bringing a greater risk of showers or areas of rain - a more unsettled outlook onward into next weekend with cooler temperatures, often stronger winds and cloud shrouding the hills for periods. In the short-term, ground conditions remain extensively dry, water courses are very low and the fire risk is very high.