West Highlands
Western Highlands accessible from, and south of, Glenfinnan (Road to the Isles) and Glen Spean (includes Creag Meagaidh). This area includes Ben Nevis and the mountains around Glencoe. In the east, from Ben Alder south to Loch Lomond and Trossachs NP. Also Arran and Mull.
Monday's Forecast
Light wind, negligible impact
Little wind or walking hardly affected by the wind, but feeling chilly if exposed on tops. 10-15mph or less.
Patchwork of cloud and sun
Dry most or all day. A mix of cloud and sunshine. Occasional cloud banks drifting over higher slopes, lifting above the tops.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
Warm
Comfortable temperatures on the hills, 10 to 15C on tops, feeling pleasantly warm especially on lower ground. Beware of feeling cooler if exposed to wind on higher terrain.
Strong warm sunshine
High UV levels, feeling very warm when ascending, beware of dehydration and sunburn.
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Light wind, negligible impact
Little wind or walking hardly affected by the wind, but feeling chilly if exposed on tops. 10-15mph or less.
Patchwork of cloud and sun
Dry most or all day. A mix of cloud and sunshine. Occasional cloud banks drifting over higher slopes, lifting above the tops.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
Warm
Comfortable temperatures on the hills, 10 to 15C on tops, feeling pleasantly warm especially on lower ground. Beware of feeling cooler if exposed to wind on higher terrain.
Strong warm sunshine
High UV levels, feeling very warm when ascending, beware of dehydration and sunburn.
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Monday 13th July 2026
Last updated
Sun 12th Jul 26 at
4:00PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Varied banks of cloud around hills in Scotland and Pennines early in the day, but increasingly dispersing during the morning to leave most or all hills clear. Strong sunshine, pleasant temperatures, warmest in western areas. Mostly light wind for the Highlands, gusty easterly further south. Very warm for Wales.
Headline for West Highlands
Patchy cloud clears, warm sunshine, mostly light wind.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Easterly 5-15mph, strongest south with notable gusts 20-25mph over tops and well downslope.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small, but nuisance gusts common southern hill groups, may feel more noticeable at times.
How Wet?
No rain expected
Cloud on the hills?
Early patches, then little if any
Patchy banks of cloud on middle slopes well inland, thickest around Great Glen/Lochaber early in day; tops will be above any cloud layer. Early morning, banks begin lifting to upper terrain, may approach 1100-1200m, but mostly dissipating; a few lingering patches near the Great Glen.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
90% (summits above cloud at least early)
Sunshine and air clarity?
Mostly sunny. Excellent visibility. High UV, beware sunburn.
How Cold? (at 900m)
10C rising to 14 or 15C; westernmost slopes warmest, locally to 16C. (Many glens approaching 25C afternoon).
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Tuesday 14th July 2026
Last updated
Sun 12th Jul 26 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Easterly, 10mph or less in Lochaber, to 15-20mph further south, or often 20-25mph Arran and near Clyde.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small, but feeling noticeably breezier where exposed over southern hills.
How Wet?
No rain expected
Cloud on the hills?
Hills clear
Local fog patches from dawn in some glens and lower slopes mainly around lochs, mainly in south; soon dispersing. The hills otherwise clear all day.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Above 90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Strong sunshine and excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
14C from dawn (warmer than many glens), rising to 17C (glens reach 25C), locally slightly warmer west Lochaber.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Wednesday 15th July 2026
Last updated
Sun 12th Jul 26 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Easterly 5 to 15mph, strongest southern areas, especially Arran, where gusty 20mph in places.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small, locally feeling breezier on tops around the Firth of Clyde.
How Wet?
No rain expected
Cloud on the hills?
Mountains clear
From dawn, patchy fog some glens and over lochs, soon all dispersing.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Practically certain
Sunshine and air clarity?
Strong sunshine all day. Excellent visibility on high terrain, some low-level haze.
How Cold? (at 900m)
16C from dawn (warmer than glens), rising to 19C (glens reach 25C or locally warmer west Lochaber).
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Planning Outlook
A fine week of summer weather - warm and dry with pleasantly warm temperatures and often plenty of sunshine. High pressure keeps the skies mostly clear, some low-level cloud rolling inland from the North Sea at times. A prevailing easterly flow, pushing the warmest temperatures for western hill groups, valley temperatures often 25C, or warmer for Wales and Peak District, at times 30C. A fairly sustained breeze most of the week in England and Wales, at times stronger and quite gusty. Notably dry ground conditions, beware very high fire risk. A cooling trend toward the weekend as north-northeasterly winds develop, a few showers possible, but a dry theme likely into early next week.