Southeastern Highlands
The southern Highlands as far west as the Callander area and north to Ben Alder, 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.
Dry and sunny
Extensive strong warm sunshine. The mountains free of cloud once any early mist patches disperse.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
Mild
Air temperature +5C or above on higher terrain. Comfortable temperatures on lower terrain, but feeling chilly if exposed to wind higher up, especially if stationary. Pack extra layers.
Bright sunshine
Beware of sunburn from bright spring sunshine, despite feeling cool in the breeze on higher terrain.
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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.
Dry and sunny
Extensive strong warm sunshine. The mountains free of cloud once any early mist patches disperse.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
Mild
Air temperature +5C or above on higher terrain. Comfortable temperatures on lower terrain, but feeling chilly if exposed to wind higher up, especially if stationary. Pack extra layers.
Bright sunshine
Beware of sunburn from bright spring sunshine, despite feeling cool in the breeze on higher terrain.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Wednesday 2nd April 2025
Last updated
Tue 1st Apr 25 at
3:41PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Dry and widely sunny. Low slopes and valleys near east coasts may see patchy dawn mist, some reaching higher terrain in England, though soon dissipating. A gusty breeze in all areas, notably along Scotland's west coast and down western slopes in England and Wales. Strongest winds in Wales with a risk of gales in the morning.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Breezy with some gusts. Dry and sunny.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southeasterly 20-25mph. Gusty around some higher slopes and through elevated passes.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small, gusts may affect balance on some ridges. Feeling cool in exposure.
How Wet?
No precipitation
Cloud on the hills?
Little or no cloud
Some mist in a few low glens in the morning, primarily east of the A9. Briefly lifting onto some hill slopes, though soon dissipating for a cloud free day.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Above 90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Extensive sunshine. Visibility excellent.
How Cold? (at 900m)
4 to 6C, coolest eastern hills. Feeling near -2C in highest winds.
Freezing Level
Above the summits. Slight frost in glens at dawn.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Thursday 3rd April 2025
Last updated
Tue 1st Apr 25 at
3:41PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
East to southeasterly, 15mph to in places gusty 20-25mph around some tops and downslope just west of summits.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small
How Wet?
No precipitation expected
Cloud on the hills?
Little or none
Possible fog patches some low ground and briefly on some hill slopes early morning, but all soon dispersing.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Extensive sunshine. Visibility excellent.
How Cold? (at 900m)
6C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits. Slight frost in glens at dawn.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Friday 4th April 2025
Last updated
Tue 1st Apr 25 at
3:41PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southeasterly 20-25mph, some stronger winds Tay and west, up to 30mph. Gusty.
Effect of the wind on you?
Comfortable walking affected with buffeting gusts. Feeling chilly.
How Wet?
No precipitation expected
Cloud on the hills?
Little or no cloud
Some low level fog on coastal-facing slopes around dawn, soon dissipating for a clear day.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Above 90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Extensive sunshine. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
5C, rising a few degrees through the afternoon Feeling just below freezing in wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits. Slight frosts at dawn for some glens and sheltered corries.
Planning Outlook
High pressure is centered to the northeast through the weekend, with the core of high pressure meandering near the British Isles into the next week. Extensively dry and warm with frequent sunshine. Some high cloud may come and go, becoming more frequent later in the week. Chilly mornings in valleys, slight frost and sometimes misty where sheltered, though mists will soon clear for mostly cloud-free days. East to southeasterly winds prevail, gusty in places, strongest speeds for Wales.