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.

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Viewing Forecast For

Southeastern Highlands
Saturday 18th October 2025
Last updated Fri 17th Oct 25 at 4:30PM

Summary for all mountain areas

Breezy south-southeasterly winds, strongest and gustiest in west. Areas of low cloud on hill slopes and fog in some valleys from dawn. Cloud tends to rise and break, but persisting on some south-facing hills. Better northwards across the Highlands.

Headline for Southeastern Highlands

Becoming gustier. Low cloud most extensive morning.

How windy? (On the Munros)

South to southeasterly, tending to increase 20 to 30mph, gusts stronger later in day. Increasing further into the night, gusty 35 to in places 40-45mph higher terrain.

Effect of the wind on you?

Becoming more blustery, starting to feel noticeable on exposed terrain. Deteriorating with stronger winds into night.

How Wet?

Damp air some slopes

Occasional fine drizzle where in cloud, mostly in east.

Cloud on the hills?

Fairly persistent, varied heights in morning

Often covering hills, lowest and most extensive in morning, 500-700m, some upper slopes may be near top of layer. Breaks tending to gradually form afternoon around some slopes, base rising a little, mostly above 800-900m afternoon.

Chance of cloud free Munros?

30%

Sunshine and air clarity?

Mostly little if any sun, glimpses breaking through cloud at times, mainly afternoon. Rather hazy, improving visibility to become good afternoon.

How Cold? (at 900m)

3 or 4C, slight rise afternoon to 5C, but feeling near -5C in the wind on high tops.

Freezing Level

Above the summits

Viewing Forecast For

Southeastern Highlands
Sunday 19th October 2025
Last updated Fri 17th Oct 25 at 4:30PM

How windy? (On the Munros)

Southeasterly, 35 to 50mph, speeds varying, lower later in west; widely very gusty, including in passes / lower down.

Effect of the wind on you?

Expect challenging walking conditions, sudden gusty areas knocking you off balance. Considerable wind chill.

How Wet?

Heavy rain setting in

Small amounts of patchy rain at dawn, but soon persistent rain setting in widely, soonest central highlands, sustained heavy falls develop across the region. Becoming very wet underfoot. Rain fades into the evening.

Cloud on the hills?

Extensive

Shrouding the mountains most likely all day, from many mid-slopes upward, especially more southern areas. In rain, forming to many lower slopes.

Chance of cloud free Munros?

Below 10%

Sunshine and air clarity?

Sun unlikely, overcast all day. Hazy, or widely murky in rain.

How Cold? (at 900m)

4 to 6C, small change with added height. Feeling like -7 to -10C directly in the wind.

Freezing Level

Above the summits

Viewing Forecast For

Southeastern Highlands
Monday 20th October 2025
Last updated Fri 17th Oct 25 at 4:30PM

How windy? (On the Munros)

Direction variable, mostly 10mph or less.

Effect of the wind on you?

Small

How Wet?

Largely dry, risk a little rain

Overnight rain likely clears north before dawn, leaving a fair amount of dry weather during the day across the region. Local light showery rain may drift around slowly.

Cloud on the hills?

Varied cloud banks, clearer areas

Banks of cloud at various elevations from lower slopes upward from dawn, some slopes may be between cloud layers for a time. Tending to lift mostly above 800-1000m, substantial breaks may form.

Chance of cloud free Munros?

40%

Sunshine and air clarity?

Fairly cloudy, some sun may break through. Patchy mist early in day, visibility then very good below cloud.

How Cold? (at 900m)

6C, little change all day.

Freezing Level

Above the summits

Planning Outlook

Fronts moving in from the Atlantic by Sunday bring rain, widely setting in heavy for several hours, soonest Wales, here later clearing. A more unsettled outlook into next week as low pressure dominates with areas of rain and showers, which will vary locally day-to-day. Wind speeds will also vary, but some lulls. Potentially significantly colder later in the week with northerly winds, dropping below freezing on higher mountains, with snow showers especially Scottish Munros.