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.
Today'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.
Patchy rain or drizzle
Rain on and off, or generally drizzly - total amounts small, but may be persistently damp, especially where hills are shrouded in cloud.
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.
Patchy rain or drizzle
Rain on and off, or generally drizzly - total amounts small, but may be persistently damp, especially where hills are shrouded in cloud.
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
Wednesday 2nd September 2026
Last updated
Tue 1st Sep 26 at
4:30PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Much of the Highlands sees a fine day with fairly light winds; a veil of high cloud tends to thicken, risk of some rain later. S Scotland & N England has more cloud, some rain. Heavier rain moves across Wales into Peak District, followed by showers on a strong southwesterly wind, quite humid.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Dry much of day, risk lowering cloud, some rain and breezier later.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Westerly 10-15mph at dawn, soon variable below 10mph for several morning hours. Trending south-southeasterly rising to 20mph, later in day 25-30mph, by dusk 35mph, turning southwesterly 35-45mph into night.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small until afternoon, then some more noticeable gusty areas develop and becoming more widely blustery late in day, starting to affect ease of walking, deteriorating further into night.
How Wet?
Largely dry, then some rain develops from southwest
Much of the day substantially dry, but risk a little patchy rain mainly central highlands, this may come and go, a greater risk of this later in the day when may become more persistent; patchy rain drifting northeast evening onward.
Cloud on the hills?
Varied, then risk of filling in across hills from the southwest
Patchy cloud at varied heights in the morning, will lift and break, best toward the east, clearing many hills. Some uncertainty, but risk of low cloud spilling in again from southwest middle of day into afternoon to envelop high terrain, soonest in Callander area, may then spread to many hills with time, bases 700-900m, later lower if rain occurs.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
50% rising for a time to 70%, then lowering to 20% during afternoon.
Sunshine and air clarity?
Some glimpses of sun mainly through a thick veil of high cloud. Visibility mostly very good out of cloud, some early patchy mist, then reducing where cloud lowers and rain occurs.
How Cold? (at 900m)
6C rising to 9C, staying elevated and rising slightly higher overnight; becoming humid. Feeling near freezing in late wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits. Some sheltered glens mainly away from the central belt may start with slight grass frost at dawn.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Thursday 3rd September 2026
Last updated
Tue 1st Sep 26 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southwesterly between 30-45mph, somewhat variable, tops speeds approach 50mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Strenuous walking all day, more arduous moments in exposure with balance challenges and significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Occasional rain, more often dry
Some early drizzle on high terrain fades, then a little patchy rain drifting onto hills in central highlands from time to time, more often dry. A few afternoon hours will see more frequent rain, some heavier falls in west.
Cloud on the hills?
Lifting towards tops, best breaks east
Starting fairly extensive, mostly towards central highlands with cloud cover above 700m. Beginning to lift, breaking up, particularly east of A9 where summits will substantially clear. Summits towards central highlands may only see intermittent breaks.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Rising to 70%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Patchy sun, most cloud towards the south and sometimes more widely cloudy. Very good visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
8 or 9C, rising a degree east of the A9. Feeling below freezing in strongest wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Friday 4th September 2026
Last updated
Tue 1st Sep 26 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southwest then westerly, 40 to 55mph, at times 60mph higher summits, gusts may reach 70mph highest tops.
Effect of the wind on you?
Arduous to difficult walking conditions, frequent buffeting knocking you off balance on exposed terrain. Significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Intermittent rain, mostly west
Pulses of rain spreading from the west at times, locally steadier with showery moments mixed in for central highlands up to the A9. Patchier eastwards.
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly western areas, some breaks
Varying over high terrain often above 800-900m, some lower banks in rain central highlands to 700m or lower for a time. Breaks more often toward 1100m in east.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30% west to 60% east.
Sunshine and air clarity?
Fairly cloudy, occasional sun mostly east. Visibility often good, but reduced at times in rain, mostly central areas.
How Cold? (at 900m)
7 or 8C, little change all day. Directly in the wind, feeling like -5C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Planning Outlook
A series of weather systems moves in from the Atlantic this week and next to bring spells of rain and showers, accompanied by frequently strong to gale force mountain winds. A window of better weather is likely this Saturday for Scotland and northern England, but further rain is expected to move into Wales, which then extends north by Saturday night and Sunday, possibly widely heavy rain and a risk of more powerful upland gales developing over Scotland into Sunday. Temperatures will vary, mildest toward the south, but some cooler air moves in from the north at times bringing higher Scottish tops close to freezing point.