Southeastern Highlands
The southern Highlands as far west as the Callander area and north to Loch Ericht, Drumochter and summits near Glenshee ski-centre (summits within the historic county of Perthshire). Also Ochils and Angus hills.
Today's Forecast
Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
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.
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.
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Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
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.
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.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Thursday 6th November 2025
Last updated
Wed 5th Nov 25 at
4:30PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Mild and damp southerly air - lowest cloud on south-facing hills. Morning rain and drizzle in the Highlands easing off, some rise of cloud base. Gusty in places, strongest wind western Scotland. England sees little more than patchy rain or drizzle, whilst Wales has some pulses of heavier rain moving up from the south.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Gusty in places. Rain / drizzle clears, low cloud across hills.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southerly 20 to 30mph, strongest gusts around higher tops and some elevated passes.
Effect of the wind on you?
Blustery in places, gusts affecting ease of walking over some higher terrain. Feeling cool in exposure despite mild air.
How Wet?
Early rain and drizzly patches fade
Rain and drizzle fairly widely from dawn into the morning, tending to ease, drizzle lingering over some slopes mainly central highlands. Becoming drier overall into afternoon. Some patchy rain returns from south by evening. Wet underfoot, streams in spate.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive
Within a humid atmosphere, cloud banks will cover hills widely, but to varying levels. Scope for some breaks to form mainly between cloud layers. Base generally rising afternoon.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Mostly overcast. Visibility rather hazy, and poor in drizzle.
How Cold? (at 900m)
8C. Feeling close to freezing directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Friday 7th November 2025
Last updated
Wed 5th Nov 25 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
South-southwesterly 15-20mph; stronger gusts likely over tops as the day goes.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small
How Wet?
Chance of patchy rain west
A chance of patchy rain west of the A9, as well as some drizzle on the high tops in fog.
Cloud on the hills?
Fairly extensive, some variability
Fairly extensive across middle and upper slopes much of the day. Base will vary, rising somewhat after dawn with a few breaks mixed in, though returning to lower slopes too.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Little sunshine expected. Visibility variable with cloud base, though excellent when out of cloud.
How Cold? (at 900m)
7 to 8C. Some northern aspects in the east may warm slightly.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Saturday 8th November 2025
Last updated
Wed 5th Nov 25 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southeast trending southerly, 15 to 25mph, occasionally 30mph around higher summits, speeds locally varied.
Effect of the wind on you?
Feeling breezy over higher terrain, but mostly modest effect on walking; some gustier locations more noticeable.
How Wet?
A little drizzle
Pockets of drizzle, mostly over southern slopes. Possibly odd patches of rain occasionally toward west.
Cloud on the hills?
Likely extensive, varied fog layers
Shrouding the hills most or all day, some different fog layers possible, including some lower slopes in the morning. Above 600m likely staying covered, locally breaks to 800m Loch Tay, mainly northern slopes.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Rare if any weak sun. Mostly misty at various levels.
How Cold? (at 900m)
5 or 6C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Planning Outlook
Staying mild with low cloud, drizzle and rain at times through into next week. Areas northeast of major hill groups seeing least rain and highest cloud breaks. Southerly winds of varied strengths, sometimes more blustery, approaching gale-force in exposed western areas. Some drier areas into the weekend, then a risk of heavier rain returning from the west, soonest into Wales and southwest Scotland on Sunday. Further into next week, easterly winds are likely to develop for Scotland, bringing drier weather to the west, and potentially much colder with time. England & Wales may remain frequently wet under slow-moving low pressure.