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.
Saturday'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.
Frequent or persistent rain
Steady rain fairly persistent, occasionally heavy, rather wet underfoot.
Warm
Comfortable temperatures on the hills, 10 to 15C on tops, feeling pleasantly warm especially on lower ground. Beware of feeling cooler if exposed to wind on higher terrain.
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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.
Frequent or persistent rain
Steady rain fairly persistent, occasionally heavy, rather wet underfoot.
Warm
Comfortable temperatures on the hills, 10 to 15C on tops, feeling pleasantly warm especially on lower ground. Beware of feeling cooler if exposed to wind on higher terrain.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Saturday 27th June 2026
Last updated
Fri 26th Jun 26 at
4:29PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Widely windy, afternoon gales across Scotland, possibly Lakeland and Snowdonia too. In Scotland, drizzle gives way to showery rain, setting in late in the day over western hills. Patchy rain England and Wales with dry windows and warm sunny moments, but a rising risk of showery bursts through afternoon, locally heavy.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Some early drizzle; afternoon gales and showery rain, risk thunder
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southerly 25-30mph strengthening to peak speeds in range 40mph to possibly 50mph for a time afternoon, a period of stronger gusts high tops.
Effect of the wind on you?
Expect strenuous walking conditions from dawn, increasingly challenging in places with buffeting gusts knocking you off balance. Feeling chilly.
How Wet?
Drizzle, bursts of rain, risk thunder
A drier window in morning, some drizzle around high hills in cloud, but increasing risk of showery bursts developing, locally heavy with risk of thunder. More persistent falls forming towards central highlands late in the day.
Cloud on the hills?
Lifting but rarely clearing summits, lowering around rain
Fairly extensive cloud banks in the morning, to many lower slopes. Some rise of base and local breaks possible for a time around midday/afternoon, though only brief breaks to or above 900m. In rain, lowering, filling in again, low ragged patches.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Brief glimpses of sun, best chances midday/afternoon. Misty many slopes in morning. Visibility improving for a time where dry below cloud, but poor again around rain.
How Cold? (at 900m)
12 or 13C to start rising only slightly, up to 15C near Glenshee. Still rather humid. Feeling like 5C in direct wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Sunday 28th June 2026
Last updated
Fri 26th Jun 26 at
4:29PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southwesterly 20-30mph, trending towards higher speeds, gusting 35-40mph over high tops late in the day.
Effect of the wind on you?
Ease of walking impacted, increasingly strenuous through afternoon and feeling cool.
How Wet?
Morning rain, scattered patches afternoon
Several bands of rain drift west-to-east through morning, brief heavy falls and dry windows. By afternoon, likely just patchy rain, greatest chance central highlands, though risk a cluster of later showers.
Cloud on the hills?
Summits increasingly clearing afternoon
Variable bases from 700-900m through morning, or lower during heavier rain. Through afternoon, rising with high breaks forming, and likely above the summits later.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30% rising to 80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
A few glimpses of morning sunshine, then a patchwork of cloud and sun afternoon. Visibility becomes excellent.
How Cold? (at 900m)
8 to 10C, mildest east Munros in the morning, slight cooling trend afternoon. Feeling near freezing in strongest wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Monday 29th June 2026
Last updated
Fri 26th Jun 26 at
4:29PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
West-southwesterly 30-35mph at dawn, gusty over the tops. Easing to finish near 15-25mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Strenuous walking early with considerable buffeting and wind chill in exposure; easing to fairly small effects by evening.
How Wet?
Scattered patchy rain
Patchy rain drifting from the west at dawn soon begins isolating towards central highlands, may largely ease except for spots around Callander. East of A9 substantially dry.
Cloud on the hills?
Fairly extensive central highlands, improving
Most hills shrouded above 700-800m at dawn, to locally 500m or lower central highlands. Soon to lift and begin breaking east of A9, many summits seeing breaks afternoon. Slower to improve west where banks often come and go above 800m.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30% rising to 70%
Sunshine and air clarity?
A patchwork of cloud and sun, most extensive sun well-east. Very good visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
6 or 7C, rising to 10C. Feeling below freezing in strongest wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Planning Outlook
Cooler on Sunday as the weather pattern returns to an Atlantic influence. Bands of rain sweep eastward early Sunday, followed by fresher, sunnier weather with some patchy showers in the north and west. This westerly Atlantic pattern dominates next week: high pressure south and low pressure north will bring alternating periods of rain punctuated by bright sunshine. Wind generally on the strong side with mild to sometimes warm temperatures, though cooler and windier spells at times produce significant wind chill on Scottish tops. Day-to-day detail currently uncertain, but western hill groups from Lakeland northward will see the most cloud and patchy rain, while east and southern areas likely drier and sunnier. This pattern is indicated to continue into the following weekend.