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.
Thursday'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.
Frequent or persistent rain
Steady rain fairly persistent, occasionally heavy, rather wet underfoot.
Cool to 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.
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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.
Frequent or persistent rain
Steady rain fairly persistent, occasionally heavy, rather wet underfoot.
Cool to 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.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Thursday 4th June 2026
Last updated
Wed 3rd Jun 26 at
4:28PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Rain and showers in Scotland, showers heaviest east afternoon with risk of thunder. Light wind early, increasingly blustery from south. Persistent rain and windy south Scotland and Lakeland/N Pennines. Very windy Peak District and Wales too, gales later, morning rain and afternoon showers.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Morning rain, heavy afternoon showers; becoming blustery
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southerly 10mph or less at dawn, likely easing into a lull for several hours, though some stronger breezes far south and east. Orienting westerly afternoon and strengthening, 25-35mph over tops by evening.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small effects from morning into early afternoon, then a gradual deterioration, walking becoming strenuous on southern Munro summits late in the day with a notable chill.
How Wet?
Morning rain, afternoon showers, some risk of lightning
Rain soon arrives from the south and west as the sun rises, several hours of slow-moving falls, locally heavy. Rain breaks into showers afternoon, some slopes briefly dry but the showers rather frequent and heavy with a risk of lightening towards eastern areas.
Cloud on the hills?
Fairly extensive, lifting to summits or above but variable
Extensive from at least middle slopes upward at dawn, ragged patches to forest canopies around and after rain. Bases lift with time, mostly above 900m by afternoon, some short summit breaks likely afternoon. Through afternoon, heavier showers briefly return cloud base lower.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30%, briefly higher for a few afternoon hours
Sunshine and air clarity?
Overcast and dull morning, some glimpses of sun afternoon between showers. Visibility occasionally good below cloud, but reduced in rain, at times poor.
How Cold? (at 900m)
6 or 7C, rising to 8C, or approaching 9C near and east of Glenshee. Feeling near or below freezing in direct wind later in the day.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Friday 5th June 2026
Last updated
Wed 3rd Jun 26 at
4:28PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Westerly 30-40mph early, stronger gusts over tops at first. Soon easing, shifting southwesterly, 15-25mph later.
Effect of the wind on you?
Walking may be arduous over tops at dawn; balance challenged with significant wind chill. Easing, locally fairly small later.
How Wet?
Patchy rain
Showery rain from the west for much of the day, a broader area of rain towards central highlands for a few morning hours. Likely a dry window for a few afternoon hours, then showers more frequent again later.
Cloud on the hills?
Lifting to, and likely above, summits
May be fairly extensive across high terrain in the morning, some variable lower "ribbons" of cloud likely, but these dissipating as the morning gets going as cloud lifts to the summits. Cloud will largely stay above summits by afternoon.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Rising to 80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Patchy sunshine, perhaps sunnier for a few hours around midday. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
4C to start, rising to 6 or 7C, possibly 8C east of Glenshee. Feeling like -7C in strongest wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Saturday 6th June 2026
Last updated
Wed 3rd Jun 26 at
4:28PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
S-SE'ly, high uncertainty of extent of stronger winds - likely in range 25 to 40mph, but risk 50-60mph for a time.
Effect of the wind on you?
Beware of changing conditions and monitor subsequent forecasts - risk of being difficult at least part of the day.
How Wet?
Risk of rain developing
A chance of substantially dry conditions for a few hours at least, but some patchy rain likely, especially south-facing hills - uncertainty, but risk becoming more persistent and widespread rain with time.
Cloud on the hills?
Becoming extensive
Varied cloud banks may cover some south-facing slopes from early in the day, some breaks for a few hours possible, but likely to lower and fill in fairly widely, covering hills to mid-slopes.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sun unlikely, a layer of high cloud at best, may be generally dull, misty over hills. Visibility locally good below cloud if dry, mainly northern slopes.
How Cold? (at 900m)
5C rising to 7C afternoon, then lowering into night. Feeling below freezing in the wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Planning Outlook
Friday sees a slight settling trend compared to recent days with sunny spells in east Scotland as well as England and Wales, some patchy showers. Unsettled again over the weekend, as southwesterly flow draws several areas of rain across the country, best of dry slopes to the northeast. Showers affect most hills Monday and Tuesday, lowest cloud and most persistent rain along western slopes, but with some breaks as well with sunshine. Wednesday is likely more unsettled as gales spread across most tops and heavy rain drives into northwest England and Scotland. Conditions settling into the weekend as high pressure builds from the south. Low cloud will gradually dissipate for increased sun. Scotland slower to settle, some cloud and drizzly rain lingering in the west.