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.
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.
Patchy rain or drizzle
Rain on and off, or generally drizzly - total amounts small, but may be persistently damp, especially where hills are shrouded in cloud.
Hazy, some fog banks
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Hazy views with lack of air clarity, particularly on lower terrain, some fog banks on hills making navigation locally more difficult. If above an inversion, the air outstandingly clear.
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.
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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.
Patchy rain or drizzle
Rain on and off, or generally drizzly - total amounts small, but may be persistently damp, especially where hills are shrouded in cloud.
Hazy, some fog banks
Hazy views with lack of air clarity, particularly on lower terrain, some fog banks on hills making navigation locally more difficult. If above an inversion, the air outstandingly clear.
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.
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Monday 20th October 2025
Last updated
Mon 20th Oct 25 at
8:00AM
Summary for all mountain areas
Much of the Highlands dry all day with light winds; varied banks of cloud will linger, on some lower slopes in morning. Overnight rain clearing may linger in far north. Local showers near west coast. Bursts of rain for Wales, more persistent south, extend increasingly into Peak District. Local showers possible N Eng/S Scot.
Headline for West Highlands
Mostly dry, patchy low cloud banks. Light wind.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Direction variable, mostly 10mph or less. Coastal areas southeasterly 15-20mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small
How Wet?
Largely dry, some coastal showers
Substantially dry. An odd patch of drizzle locally in the morning. Some patchy showery rain near southern islands and coasts. Rain tends to push back inland tonight, fairly patchy.
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?
50%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Mix of cloud and sun. 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
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Tuesday 21st October 2025
Last updated
Mon 20th Oct 25 at
8:00AM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Variable 10-15mph or less for a time inland. Becoming W-SW'ly, increasing 20-35mph, soonest coastal areas.
Effect of the wind on you?
Varied - initially small, for longest inland, but expect increasingly blustery conditions to develop, risk more challenging.
How Wet?
Coastal showers
Showery rain may be frequent on coastal areas and the islands. Occasional showers drifting inland, fewer lighter showers further inland toward central highlands.
Cloud on the hills?
Patchy cloud at different levels
Variable banks of cloud over the hills above 600-800m, or often 1000m well inland. Some fog possible inland glens, lower slopes and over lochs early morning. Local breaks to tops mostly inland.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Largely cloudy, brief glimpses of sun mainly well inland. Visibility very good away from rain.
How Cold? (at 900m)
6C, lowering to 3C by dusk; some glens also cooler at first. Feeling below freezing where the wind increases.
Freezing Level
Above the summits, then dropping to 1200-1300m into the night.
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Last updated
Mon 20th Oct 25 at
8:00AM
How windy? (On the Munros)
West or southwesterly 15 to 25mph, possibly 30mph at times high tops.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small, but feeling blustery on exposed higher tops, may affect balance on some ridges. Marked wind chill.
How Wet?
Local coastal showers
Showers mostly brief, likely focused toward the west of Loch Linnhe, falling as sleet or snow flurries on higher Munros.
Cloud on the hills?
Patchy cloud over tops
Well broken cloud over higher slopes, mostly above 700-800m coastal areas, 900-1000m inland, with breaks toward higher summits.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
50%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Fairly cloudy, a little sun breaking through. Visibility excellent.
How Cold? (at 900m)
2C. Feeling like -5C, nearer -8C high summits in the wind.
Freezing Level
1200m or slightly higher.
Planning Outlook
A mixed outlook this week as low pressure dominates with areas of rain and showers, which will vary locally day-to-day. Some windows of drier weather, particularly central parts of the Highlands. Wind speeds will also vary, some lulls, but abrupt spells of upland gales possible. Risk of heavier rain spreading from Wales into northern England and southern Scotland later Wednesday into Thursday. Significantly colder later in the week with northerly winds, dropping below freezing on higher mountains, with snow showers especially Scottish Munros.