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Southeastern Highlands Forecast

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
Dry and sunny
Clear
Mild
Bright sunshine

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Viewing Forecast For

Southeastern Highlands
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 Southeastern Highlands

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?

Not expected

Chance of cloud free Munros?

Practically certain

Sunshine and air clarity?

Extensive or unbroken sunshine. Superb visibility.

How Cold? (at 900m)

2C at dawn; rising as high as 13C 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

Southeastern Highlands
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 not expected

Cloud on the hills?

Little or none

Brief patches may cap some higher tops in the morning, mainly near or east of the A9, lifting above the summits.

Chance of cloud free Munros?

90%

Sunshine and air clarity?

Sun and high cloud, patchy fair-weather cloud filling in for a time afternoon. 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

Southeastern Highlands
Thursday 8th May 2025
Last updated Mon 5th May 25 at 4:00PM

How windy? (On the Munros)

Easterly 10-15mph, typically strongest on southernmost hills.

Effect of the wind on you?

Small

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)

5C 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.