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.
Friday'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.
Thunderstorms
Bursts of rain, torrential downpours with hail, risk of thunder and lightning. Seek shelter where possible.
Very warm
Warm conditions across the hills, rising above 15C on tops. Increasingly hot on lower terrain, reaching 25C+ in many valleys. Beware of dehydration.
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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.
Thunderstorms
Bursts of rain, torrential downpours with hail, risk of thunder and lightning. Seek shelter where possible.
Very warm
Warm conditions across the hills, rising above 15C on tops. Increasingly hot on lower terrain, reaching 25C+ in many valleys. Beware of dehydration.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Friday 26th June 2026
Last updated
Thu 25th Jun 26 at
4:29PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Starting hot and humid again, a cooling trend afternoon. Thundery showers for many in the morning, tending to clear in Wales. Afternoon thunderstorms and torrential rain in north England and Scotland, risk of localised flash flooding near heaviest downpours. Driest south Wales and Northwest Highlands.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Rising risk of thunderstorms and local flash flooding
How windy? (On the Munros)
A variable easterly 10-20mph, notable gusts where thunderstorms form, reaching up to 30mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small but a rising risk of buffeting gusts around thunderstorms which may briefly affect stability.
How Wet?
Thunderstorms, prolonged torrential downpours
A scattering of showers, heavy bursts with risk of thunder. Through afternoon, rising risk of showers clustering together into prolonged torrential downpours with hail and lightning, greatest risk central highlands; rapidly rising rivers and streams with flash flood risk.
Cloud on the hills?
Increasingly extensive through afternoon
Variable banks of cloud from middle slopes up through morning, most summits in cloud, only a few local breaks. Through afternoon, cloud increasingly fills in extensively to middle elevations as rain sets in.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
40% lowering to 20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Patchy sun through high cloud, later more overcast and murky. Good visibility, deteriorating as rain sets in.
How Cold? (at 900m)
16 or 17C in the morning, warmest towards Loch Tay/Callander and quite humid. A cooling trend, finishing near 13 to 15C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Saturday 27th June 2026
Last updated
Thu 25th Jun 26 at
4:29PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southerly, peak speeds in range 40mph to possibly 50mph afternoon, or stronger gusts high tops.
Effect of the wind on you?
Expect strenuous walking conditions, more challenging in places with buffeting gusts knocking you off balance.
How Wet?
Bursts of rain develop, risk thunder
A drier window in morning, some drizzle around high hills in cloud, but increasing risk with time that more frequent bursts of rain develop, soonest in the west, sudden downpours, thunder and lightning.
Cloud on the hills?
Often covering hills, some low banks
Fairly extensive cloud banks in the morning, possibly to many lower slopes. Some rise of base and local breaks possible for a time. In rain, lowering, filling in again, low ragged patches.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Brief glimpses of sun. Misty many slopes in morning. Visibility improving for a time if dry below cloud, but poor again around rain.
How Cold? (at 900m)
13 or 14C, small variation all day, locally warmer near Glenshee. Still rather humid. Feeling cooler directly in wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Sunday 28th June 2026
Last updated
Thu 25th Jun 26 at
4:29PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southwesterly 20-30mph, trending towards higher speeds, gusting 35-40mph over high tops late in the day.
Effect of the wind on you?
Ease of walking impacted, increasingly strenuous through afternoon and feeling increasingly cool.
How Wet?
Morning rain, scattered patches afternoon
Several bands of rain drift west-to-east through morning, brief heavy falls and dry windows. For afternoon, likely just patchy rain, greatest chance central highlands.
Cloud on the hills?
Summits increasingly clearing afternoon
Variable bases from 700-900m through morning, or lower during heaviest rain. Through afternoon, rising with high breaks forming, and likely above the summits later.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30% rising to 80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
A few glimpses of morning sunshine, then a patchwork of cloud and sun afternoon. Visibility becomes excellent.
How Cold? (at 900m)
8 to 10C, mildest east Munros in the morning, slight cooling trend afternoon. Feeling near freezing in strongest wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Planning Outlook
The transition away from the exceptionally hot and humid weather begins on Saturday as wind shifts southwesterly and strengthens. Rain and thunderstorms may continue on Saturday as well as perhaps early Sunday, but a front will push east across the country on Sunday, followed by fresher, sunnier weather; patchy rain will likely linger here and there, notably northwest Scotland. Westerly Atlantic patterns dominate next week: high pressure south and low pressure north will bring alternating settled and unsettled windows. Wind generally on the strong side, mild to sometimes warm temperatures, and periods of rain punctuated by bright sunshine. North and western areas most vulnerable to extensive cloud and prolonged rain.