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
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.
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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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.
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
Sunday 13th September 2026
Last updated
Sat 12th Sep 26 at
4:01PM
Summary for all mountain areas
A fine day for most places with light winds. Varied cloud around some hill slopes early in the day tending to lift and break, sunny spells. Risk of more cloud lingering over hills in Wales, some rain and drizzle in the south as a front stays nearby. Southwesterly breezes increase later western Scotland.
Headline for West Highlands
Largely dry, early low cloud / mist; mostly light wind.
How windy? (On the Munros)
West turning southwesterly 10 to 15mph, occasional 20mph Arran; rising all areas toward dusk to 20-25mph, then into night to 35-40mph, strongest in north.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small during daytime, feeling breezier later and generally worsening after dark.
How Wet?
Rare light rain
An odd patch of light rain drifting inland from the coast, but largely dry. Onward into night, patchy drizzly rain moves in from southwest.
Cloud on the hills?
Varied patches lifting and clearing
Cloud banks around mid to upper slopes from dawn into morning, some lower level cloud or mist into glens too. Higher summits may start above the cloud, banks then drift higher up, but tend to break above tops leaving rare patches highest summits afternoon.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
50% rising to 80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Variable sunshine and cloud; thin high cloud tends to build later toward the west. Early slight haze, then visibility excellent.
How Cold? (at 900m)
6C rising to 9C during day, tending to rise slightly further into evening and night.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Monday 14th September 2026
Last updated
Sat 12th Sep 26 at
4:01PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southwesterly 30 to 45mph, speed likely to vary, more likely rising; notable strong gusts including on some downslopes.
Effect of the wind on you?
Increasing buffeting over the hills, very gusty in places affecting stability, not just highest terrain. Considerable wind chill.
How Wet?
Rain likely to develop, risk heavy
Rain and drizzle fairly persistent from dawn Mull to Ben Nevis group, but patchy and light elsewhere, some drizzle, otherwise dry for a few hours. Increasing risk of persistent rain developing widely, later heavier.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive, lowest coasts
Shrouding most mountains all day, from mid-slopes up around many west and south-facing groups, lower patches in rain. Highest of breaks northeast of Ben Nevis, but rare to higher slopes.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Rare glimpses of weak sun well inland, but largely overcast and dull. Poor visibility in rain, locally better below cloud inland at times, but a haze likely.
How Cold? (at 900m)
8 to 10C, little change all day, then lowering from dusk into night to 6C. Feeling just below 0C directly in wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Tuesday 15th September 2026
Last updated
Sat 12th Sep 26 at
4:01PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Westerly 25 to 35mph, risk stronger gusts early in the day, possibly 50mph briefly.
Effect of the wind on you?
Blustery across the hills, strenuous walking on exposed higher terrain with buffeting gusts and considerable wind chill.
How Wet?
Often raining
Showery rain throughout the day, most frequent toward coasts early morning, but soon extending inland, some heavier bursts on and off.
Cloud on the hills?
Fairly persistent higher tops
Often capping coastal mountains above 800m, banks of cloud to 600m at times. Further inland, bases typically 900-1000m with some brief breaks higher up.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Glimpses of sun, mostly well inland. Visibility very good away from showers, some haze near coast early in day.
How Cold? (at 900m)
6 or 7C, small change then trending slightly cooler later in daytime. Feeling like -3C in the wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Planning Outlook
Staying unsettled during the next week to 10 days as westerlies prevail - areas of low pressure passing north of Scotland with frontal systems bringing frequent rain, wettest over western mountains in Scotland. Often windy, gale-force westerly winds for periods over higher terrain. Fairly warm and humid on Monday, then on the cooler side for several days, with considerable wind chill on the mountains. Higher pressure and better weather tends to expand further north later in month.