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.
Friday's Forecast
Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Frequent or persistent rain
Steady rain fairly persistent, occasionally heavy, rather wet underfoot.
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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Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Frequent or persistent rain
Steady rain fairly persistent, occasionally heavy, rather wet underfoot.
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
Friday 7th August 2026
Last updated
Thu 6th Aug 26 at
4:17PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Rain in the Scottish Highlands, persistent central/west areas; windy too, gales developing over summits. Some early rain in England, cloud covering high terrain, improving for frequent sun and minimal hill cloud. Light wind and mostly sunny Wales, just some early cloud and dampness high Snowdonia terrain.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Often raining; very windy, periods of gales over summits
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southwesterly 30-35mph from dawn, soon strengthening with sustained speeds of 40-45mph fairly widely over the tops though afternoon, and stronger gusts likely for a time.
Effect of the wind on you?
Strenuous walking over the tops from dawn, deteriorating with a significant wind chill setting in; balance becomes increasingly challenging in exposure.
How Wet?
Frequent rain towards central highlands, patchier east
Rain drifts onto hills near and west of A9 much of the day, steadier heavy falls come and go near and north of Loch Tay. Generally patchier in nature towards the east, but some notable falls will reach here too. Later, and easing tendency, mostly near and east of the A9.
Cloud on the hills?
Fairly extensive, some high breaks east
Hills west of A9 start shrouded above 600-700m, lower patches around rain. Varied banks over high terrain east, a general lifting trend, but only rare breaks above summits. Western hills slow to clear, and cloud may not clear central highland summits.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Glimpses of sun break out eastern hills, staying mostly cloudy central highlands and often dull where visibility will be poor; visibility excellent out of cloud and rain.
How Cold? (at 900m)
7C rising to 9C, or 10C locally east of A9; feeling humid later. Feeling near or below freezing in strongest direct wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Saturday 8th August 2026
Last updated
Thu 6th Aug 26 at
4:17PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southwesterly 40-45mph, strongest near Loch Erich, strengthening with top speeds to 55-60mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Arduous to challenging conditions with significant wind chill; strongest wind (near Loch Ericht) knocking you off your feet.
How Wet?
Rain sets in, persistent central highlands
Patchy rain from dawn, little reaching east of the A9 at first. Rain becomes more frequent, setting in over central highlands first with prolonged heavy falls and increasingly frequent east.
Cloud on the hills?
Chance early summit breaks east, becoming extensive
Cloud banks over most summits early, breaks off the tops near and east of Glenshee. Variable banks to middle slopes west of A9 where rain occurs, gradually filling in extensively, patches increasingly forming to forest canopies in the west.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
50% east, lowering to 20% widely
Sunshine and air clarity?
Patchy weak sun in the morning, good visibility out of cloud. Deteriorating to overcast and dull conditions with poor visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
9 to 11C, mildest eastern areas; humid. Feeling below freezing in direct wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Sunday 9th August 2026
Last updated
Thu 6th Aug 26 at
4:17PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
West-southwesterly 30-35mph, notable gusts; may lessen somewhat.
Effect of the wind on you?
Walking strenuous on high exposed tops and ridges, buffeting gusts affecting balance with notable wind chill.
How Wet?
Early rain breaks to scattered showers
Often raining in the morning, some steady falls, but these fading to give way for scattered showers. A few heavier bursts here and there, but extended dry windows are likely too.
Cloud on the hills?
Lifting to or above tops
Fairly extensive to middle slopes in the morning, lifting to high terrain, increasingly broken to summits and often above afternoon. Where showers occur, bases return towards 900m, and may be most often capping highest tops near Callander.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Rising to 70%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Cloudy to start, gradually giving way to a patchwork of cloud and sun. Visibility becomes very good, briefly deteriorating in showers.
How Cold? (at 900m)
8 or 9C. Feeling near freezing in direct wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Planning Outlook
Westerly winds prevail into the weekend: Saturday will see extensive cloud and heavy rain develop across Scotland with gales; bands of rain passing to the south and east into England and Wales through Sunday with showers in Scotland. A ridge of high pressure early next week brings warmer temperatures and clearer hills, though western areas likely remain fairly cloudy with some drizzle on the high tops. Westerly flow returns through mid-week and a series of low pressure systems will pass west-to-east across the country with periods of strong wind (sometimes gales), rain, and low cloud, western hill groups always most affected. Mild-to-warm temperatures and sometimes quite humid. Changeable conditions persist into next weekend.