Southern Uplands
The Galloway hills eastward to the Lammermuir hills. The Cheviots (including higher hills within the adjacent Northumberland NP).
Wednesday'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.
Heavy rain
Near-constant heavy rain, sometimes torrential over the mountains, very wet underfoot.
Poor visibility
Murky conditions with areas of fog shrouding the hills, making navigation challenging. Map and compass essential.
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.
Flooding
Fast-flowing rivers and streams. Some routes may be impassable due to flooding.
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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.
Heavy rain
Near-constant heavy rain, sometimes torrential over the mountains, very wet underfoot.
Poor visibility
Murky conditions with areas of fog shrouding the hills, making navigation challenging. Map and compass essential.
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.
Flooding
Fast-flowing rivers and streams. Some routes may be impassable due to flooding.
Viewing Forecast For
Southern Uplands
Wednesday 5th November 2025
Last updated
Tue 4th Nov 25 at
3:33PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Extensive heavy rain advances north over the Highlands; the far northwest driest for longest. Rain for England and Wales tends to ease but leaves drizzle; expect flooding. Blanket low cloud most mountains, better NW Scotland. Wind varied in Scotland, stronger southerlies England & Wales. Generally mild.
Headline for Southern Uplands
Rain, drizzle and low cloud. Wind locally gusty. Flooding.
How windy? (On the summits)
Southeast then southerly 15 to 25mph, at times 30mph especially Galloway hills, tending to rise a little and locally gustier 35mph in west afternoon.
Effect of the wind on you?
Be prepared for blustery conditions particularly western areas.
How Wet?
Heavy rain, easing a little afternoon
Rain throughout the day, often heavy, most sustained in southern areas. Easing off a little during afternoon, but leaving patchy rain or drizzle, particularly south-facing hills, further pulses of rain follow into Galloway.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive
Extensive hill fog throughout the day. Lowest bases across Galloway. Highest of breaks toward the Lothians.
Chance of cloud free summits?
10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Overcast. Visibility poor due to rain.
How Cold? (at 750m)
10C. Feeling near freezing if exposed to wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Southern Uplands
Thursday 6th November 2025
Last updated
Tue 4th Nov 25 at
3:33PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Southerly 15 to 30mph
Effect of the wind on you?
Blustery periods through the day, may well affect balance in the strongest gusts.
How Wet?
Drizzle, risk rain in west
Within a very mild and humid environment, expect pockets of drizzle here and there. Some more persistent rain possible for a time Dumfries & Galloway hills.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive, very low bases near Solway.
Extensive hill fog likely through the day. Lowest and most widespread cloud on hills west of M74. Nearly down to coastal cliffs on hills nearest the Solway.
Chance of cloud free summits?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Mostly overcast. Visibility rather hazy and poor in drizzle.
How Cold? (at 750m)
11C
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Southern Uplands
Friday 7th November 2025
Last updated
Tue 4th Nov 25 at
3:33PM
How windy? (On the summits)
South-southwesterly 15-25mph. Strongest winds west which will strengthen to 30mph or higher over Galloway tops.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small, though some uncomfortable winds over tops at times, particularly west where speeds may vary.
How Wet?
Bursts of rain west
Occasional bursts of rain drifting onto Galloway slopes from the south, most frequent on southern slopes. A few spots of rain may drift further east, but could be entirely dry east of M74.
Cloud on the hills?
Fairly extensive
An extensive sheet of cloud cloaks the hills for several hours after dawn. Bases will lift on northern slopes and some breaks will form here as well. Southern slopes of the Borders and Galloway will remain shrouded in fog.
Chance of cloud free summits?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
A few glimpses of sun on northern slopes, otherwise overcast. Excellent visibility where out of fog.
How Cold? (at 750m)
8C, a degree warmer over the Cheviot and Lothians.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Planning Outlook
South to southwesterly winds and weather fronts pushing in from the Atlantic this week will continue to bring mild and frequently wet conditions - rain most common on western mountains with extensive low cloud, lowest on south-facing coastal hills. Meanwhile, north and northeast Scotland will generally see very little rain and higher cloud breaks. Some windows of drier weather more widely, an indication of improvement over the coming weekend, but timing of the driest weather and least wind is somewhat uncertain at this stage. Toward mid-November favours higher pressure becoming established with time, possible E-SE'ly winds developing, offering better weather in the west.