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Northwest Highland Forecast

The Northwest Highlands

Areas north from Knoydart in the west, and the Great Glen towards the east (NB. Does not include Mull and areas west of Loch Linnhe, these are found in the West Highlands forecast.)

Today's Forecast

Moderate breeze, locally gusty
Dry and sunny
Clear
Warm
Strong warm sunshine

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Viewing Forecast For

The Northwest Highlands
Friday 11th July 2025
Last updated Thu 10th Jul 25 at 4:08PM

Summary for all mountain areas

Sunny and very warm across most areas with light or negligible wind - beware risk of sunburn and dehydration. Warm temperatures will persist overnight. Temperatures nearer the middle teens on Scotland's west coast in the breeze, some early patchy cloud onto Skye and coastal slopes to the south.

Headline for The Northwest Highlands

Clear and warm; breeze and patchy cloud Skye

How windy? (On the Munros)

South to southwesterly 25-30mph near west coast, risk up to 35mph at dawn and for a time western Skye. Inland, 20-25mph and generally easing towards 15mph through the day.

Effect of the wind on you?

Comfort and ease of walking impacted in the morning; balance just beginning to be affected near the west coast. Becoming fairly small inland later.

How Wet?

Little or no rain

Risk of drizzly conditions on high areas of the southern Cuillin and nearby coastal mainland, primarily in the morning.

Cloud on the hills?

Soon little or no cloud

Patchy cloud on coastal slopes in the morning, possibly a few odd patches on high tops inland, burning off through morning. Banks may linger on the southern Cuillin and nearby coastal mainland.

Chance of cloud free Munros?

Rising to 90%, 80% on the Cuillin

Sunshine and air clarity?

Widespread sunshine through high-level cloud; beware sunburn and dehydration. Excellent visibility.

How Cold? (at 900m)

11C in the morning, rising to 14 to 16C in the afternoon, coolest near the west coast. Feeling below 10C in strongest wind.

Freezing Level

Well above the summits. (Little change of temperature overnight on high ground, possibly slight increase.)

Viewing Forecast For

The Northwest Highlands
Saturday 12th July 2025
Last updated Thu 10th Jul 25 at 4:08PM

How windy? (On the Munros)

Southerly 25mph on Skye; 10-15mph inland, lowest near Ben Wyvis. Turning southeasterly later.

Effect of the wind on you?

Comfort of walking affected at times near the west coast. Small or negligible effect inland from the west coast.

How Wet?

No rain

Cloud on the hills?

Cloud not expected

Chance of cloud free Munros?

Almost certain

Sunshine and air clarity?

Widespread strong sunshine; beware sunburn, dehydration and heatstroke. Excellent visibility.

How Cold? (at 900m)

16C rising to 20C by mid-afternoon, remaining warm overnight on high ground.

Freezing Level

Well above the summits. (Valley temperatures around 26C in the afternoon.)

Viewing Forecast For

The Northwest Highlands
Sunday 13th July 2025
Last updated Thu 10th Jul 25 at 4:08PM

How windy? (On the Munros)

Southeasterly 15-20mph, gentler and variable winds around Wester Ross early.

Effect of the wind on you?

Fairly small

How Wet?

No rain expected

Cloud on the hills?

No cloud expected

Chance of cloud free Munros?

Above 90%

Sunshine and air clarity?

Widely sunny most of the day, some middle and high cloud forming late in the day. Excellent visibility.

How Cold? (at 900m)

18 or 19C, little change through the day.

Freezing Level

Above the summits

Planning Outlook

Very warm or hot conditions this weekend in the mountains and the valleys, with extreme risk of wildfire in Scotland; beware dehydration and sunburn. Light winds and very little cloud. Low pressure returns late Sunday into Monday bringing rain to most, risk heavy or thunderstorms north England and Scotland. Temperatures will cool towards average and often raining for the first half of the week. Becoming more mixed from mid-week as pressure goes slack and Atlantic fronts make only weak pushes from the west. Patchy rain and cloud will come and go with the best opportunities for sun in north and western areas.