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
Gale force, walking arduous
Considerable buffeting, walking into the wind will be strenuous on exposed terrain, stronger gusts may knock you off your feet. 40 to 55mph.
Sunshine and showers
A good amount of dry and bright weather, but scattered bursts of rain, some may be locally heavy.
Chilly
Air temperature typically 0 to 5C on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate layers.
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Gale force, walking arduous
Considerable buffeting, walking into the wind will be strenuous on exposed terrain, stronger gusts may knock you off your feet. 40 to 55mph.
Sunshine and showers
A good amount of dry and bright weather, but scattered bursts of rain, some may be locally heavy.
Chilly
Air temperature typically 0 to 5C on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate layers.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Tuesday 13th October 2026
Last updated
Mon 12th Oct 26 at
4:13PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Heavy rain over England and Wales at dawn clears eastward, followed by showers, sun breaks, and cooler temperatures. Showers soon frequent west Scotland, clustering for sustained heavy rain/hail, sweeping east across Scotland afternoon. Widely windy, powerful gusts around rain.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Early rain clears, afternoon showers, strong wind
How windy? (On the Munros)
West-southwesterly 35-45mph most of the day, will vary and perhaps briefly lighter, but also likely strengthening as afternoon goes, strongest gusts to 50-55mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Arduous walking in exposure much of the day, some locally lighter effects but also a more challenging period later in the day with gusts knocking you around. Significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Dawn rain, then showers, becoming frequent and heavy
Heavy rain from overnight clears away eastwards around dawn, leaving a brief drier window. Showers soon follow from the west, these increasingly frequent and heavy with hail, more extensive afternoon; least rainfall in the east.
Cloud on the hills?
Breaks best in east when dry
Varied cloud banks from dawn, perhaps extensive just at dawn from overnight, but for a few hours breaking well toward upper slopes with summits mainly east of A9. Patches more common central tops, filling in more widely again in showers, extensively to middle slopes for a few hours.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
60% east in the morning, lowering to 30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Patchy sun, best in east in morning, then cloud building, particularly west, and several hours more widely cloudy. Visibility very good as rain clears, then reducing around showers, locally poor.
How Cold? (at 900m)
Mild 10C overnight, dropping as dawn approaches to 7C, lowering further with time to finish the day near 3C. Feeling later like -10C as wind increases.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Wednesday 14th October 2026
Last updated
Mon 12th Oct 26 at
4:13PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
South-southwesterly, in range 50 to 70mph, notable increase with height; sustained speeds strongest afternoon.
Effect of the wind on you?
Buffeting even on lower hills, increasingly severe conditions on high terrain, mobility difficult; powerful downslope gusts.
How Wet?
Rain most frequent west, wetter later
Spots of rain in the wind, some steadier rain more often for western central highlands, drier eastwards. Later in day, more widespread steadier rain arrives from southwest, heavier in west.
Cloud on the hills?
Fairly extensive
Banks of cloud covering many slopes above 700-800m, most persistent on south-facing hills, some breaks emerging higher up on areas north of major summits and groups. Will fill in more extensively evening/night.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Glimpses of weak sun, mostly eastern areas. Visibility fairly good, but slight haze.
How Cold? (at 900m)
5C rising to 8C, only slight drop if any overnight. Feeling like -7 to -10C directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Thursday 15th October 2026
Last updated
Mon 12th Oct 26 at
4:13PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southwesterly starting in range of 35-50mph, trending towards 30-35mph and may lower further with time.
Effect of the wind on you?
Arduous walking to start with considerable wind chill, effects gradually easing though walking impeded until late.
How Wet?
Morning rain
Rain from overnight persists for several morning hours, sustained falls fairly widely, heaviest west of A9. Timing uncertain, but rain will break into patches, clearing away into drizzle and likely largely dry by evening.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive, improving later
Blanket cloud to middle slopes at least in the morning, ragged patches to low slopes/glens particularly west of A9. As rain breaks, cloud base slowly lifts, though most terrain above 700-800m stays in cloud until late in the day, best of breaks near/east of Glenshee.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
10%, may begin to rise late
Sunshine and air clarity?
Overcast, dull much of morning. Best chance of sun glimpses later, very good visibility out of cloud/rain.
How Cold? (at 900m)
8C for several morning hours, cooling towards 4C. Feeling like -2 to -5C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Planning Outlook
Southwesterly gales strengthen to become severe on the mountains into Wednesday, moderating into Thursday. Cloudy with some drizzle on western hills, a band of more extensive heavier rain passing southeastwards Wednesday into Thursday as well. Starting on the milder side, but fresher air arrives behind the band of rain Thursday into Friday, sun breaking out with a few showers - Scottish high summits may drop back close to freezing with some snow falling on higher tops. Indications of higher pressure building on Friday and into the weekend, bringing a window of more settled weather and scope for local inversion conditions on high terrain. Clear night skies allow for chilly mornings, some ground frosts likely, and may remain quite blustery south Pennines and Wales.