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.
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.
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.
Hazy, some fog banks
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Distant views reduced by haze, locally foggy for a time in valleys and some hill slopes.
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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Light wind, negligible impact
Little wind or walking hardly affected by the wind, but feeling chilly if exposed on tops. 10-15mph or less.
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.
Hazy, some fog banks
Distant views reduced by haze, locally foggy for a time in valleys and some hill slopes.
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
Tuesday 28th April 2026
Last updated
Mon 27th Apr 26 at
4:00PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Dry with light winds, variable cloud and sun for much of the Highlands, though central-southeastern areas start with low cloud more widely over hills, tending to thin and break. England and particularly Wales will have gusty easterly winds; low cloud fairly widely in morning with local drizzly showers, improving.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Light wind. Low cloud gradually lifts and breaks.
How windy? (On the Munros)
East to northeasterly, 10 to 15mph, local gusts 20mph on mountains nearest the central belt.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small.
How Wet?
Any rain unlikely
Odd spots of drizzle possible around low cloud mainly in the east early in the day, but likely entirely dry.
Cloud on the hills?
Covering many hills in morning, lifting then breaking afternoon.
Fairly extensive from dawn, the fog layer possibly to lower slopes near the eastern lowlands, whilst highest tops start near top of the cloud layer. Lifting through morning, then drifting over upper slopes for a time, but breaking, likely clearing most or all summits through afternoon.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30% rising to 80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Cloudy start, dull and misty toward central and eastern lowlands. Patchy sunshine breaking out, more often sunny afternoon with excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
4C rising to 8 or 9C near and east of Glenshee, up to 11C central highlands.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Wednesday 29th April 2026
Last updated
Mon 27th Apr 26 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southeasterly, some variability, 10mph, sometimes less, local gusty spots 15-20mph may develop in Callander area.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly negligible.
How Wet?
No rain expected
Cloud on the hills?
Early low fog lifts, dissipates
A fairly extensive layer of low fog from dawn, many summits above the cloud layer, particularly near eastern lowlands, but the fog layer locally thicker, perhaps towards summits. Lifting and dissipating, clear hills by midday.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Rising to 90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Extensive sunshine by midday. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
8 or 9C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits. Patchy frost at dawn likely in sheltered glens.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Thursday 30th April 2026
Last updated
Mon 27th Apr 26 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southeasterly 15 to 25mph, local gusty 30mph more eastern hills and around high tops more widely.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small, but some more noticeable gusty spots, more blustery on some slopes, not just the high tops.
How Wet?
No rain expected
Cloud on the hills?
Soon none
Patchy fog around lower eastern slopes and some valleys from dawn, lifting briefly upslope but soon all dispersing.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Soon practically certain
Sunshine and air clarity?
Extensive sunshine. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
8 or 9C, slight rise mainly central areas.
Freezing Level
Above the summits. Slight frost in glens at dawn.
Planning Outlook
High pressure brings settled weather and lots of spring sunshine through midweek, warm days with high UV; cool nights with grass frost in sheltered spots. Strong and gusty easterly winds will prevail for England, Wales and southern Scotland, whilst southeasterlies also tend to increase further across the Highlands by Thursday. Very dry grass and moorland conditions over mountain terrain continues to present a very high fire risk. A shift toward lower pressure by the end of the week brings a likelihood of showers on Friday, locally heavy. Southwesterly winds are then likely into the Bank Holiday weekend - cooler with a mix of sunny spells and showers in the extended forecast; very highest Scottish summits may dip close to freezing point.