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.
Thursday's Forecast
Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Sunshine and showers
A good amount of dry and bright weather, but scattered bursts of rain, some may be locally heavy.
Chilly
Air temperature typically 0 to 5C on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate 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.
Sunshine and showers
A good amount of dry and bright weather, but scattered bursts of rain, some may be locally heavy.
Chilly
Air temperature typically 0 to 5C on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate layers.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Thursday 16th April 2026
Last updated
Wed 15th Apr 26 at
4:06PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Dawn gales over summits of south Scotland and north England, strongest wind moving north, but staying breezy in northern parts of England and Wales. Showers for many in the morning, soon easing with sun breaks, but remaining frequent with heavy bursts in west Scotland; some rain approaches Wales later afternoon.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Heavy showers trending scattered; very windy, later easing
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southwesterly 30-40mph much of the morning, though risk of 45mph over high tops for periods early in the day. An easing trend through afternoon, towards 20-25mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Walking arduous in exposure much of the day with significant wind chill; always blustery and gusty even during lighter speeds.
How Wet?
Frequent heavy showers, later easing
Drizzle on high terrain and showers from before dawn, widespread and for a time persistent with heavy falls near central highlands early in the day. Beginning to ease to scattered showers later morning, often dry later with most showers isolated to western hills.
Cloud on the hills?
Fairly extensive early, lifting, then mostly above summits afternoon
Extensive to most middle slopes from before dawn, locally higher bases well-east. Bases gradually lift through morning towards high terrain, a few local breaks, then a greater chance of breaks afternoon with cloud mostly isolated to the summits, and perhaps often clear through afternoon.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20% rising to 70% east
Sunshine and air clarity?
Glimpses of sun beginning to break out through morning, more extensive bursts afternoon. Visibility becoming excellent where out of showers.
How Cold? (at 900m)
2C rising to 5C, or 6C Glenshee and Angus. Feeling like -5 to -8C in direct wind.
Freezing Level
Just touching highest tops at dawn, soon lifting above all summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Friday 17th April 2026
Last updated
Wed 15th Apr 26 at
4:06PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southerly 35-45mph, some variability and may strengthen, to 50-55mph over high tops.
Effect of the wind on you?
Walking arduous in exposure likely all day, considerable wind chill and maintaining stability requiring notable effort later.
How Wet?
Often raining, heavy showers later
Patchy rain from before dawn gradually setting in, persistent with heavy falls for several hours. Breaking into heavy showers through afternoon, a risk of hail.
Cloud on the hills?
Fairly extensive
A sheet of cloud shrouds the Munros extensively through morning from at least the middle slopes up, occasionally to lower slopes during heavier rain. A rising chance of some breaks afternoon, bases lifting to mostly above 700m.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Overcast and dull much of the day, poor visibility. Later, a chance of some glimpses of sun with improved visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
4 or 5C. Feeling as cold as -8C in strongest wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Saturday 18th April 2026
Last updated
Wed 15th Apr 26 at
4:06PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
West to southwesterly 25 to 35mph, likely strongest in morning, tending to drop a little, but gusty in showers.
Effect of the wind on you?
Blustery conditions affect ease of walking on exposed higher slopes, likely improving. Considerable wind chill.
How Wet?
Increasingly showery, hail, snow tops
Scattered showers in the morning mostly central highlands, but developing increasingly widely into the afternoon; some heavy with hail, also snow falling on higher Munros, later toward 900m.
Cloud on the hills?
Varying over higher tops
Cloud banks mostly central areas in the morning, patchier eastwards with breaks. Cloud then varying over tops mostly above 900-1000m during showers.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
40%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Occasional sun best toward east in the morning, then brief bursts of sun later. Visibility varying, often very good, but poor during showers.
How Cold? (at 900m)
3C, slight drop toward evening. Feeling like -7 to -10C directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
1200m or above, may lower slightly later in daytime.
Planning Outlook
Friday stays windy with a band of rain passing east across the British Isles. A settling trend begins on Saturday, showers lingering in western areas, then the most settled conditions of the weekend on Sunday. Light or even negligible wind by Sunday with cool-to-mild temperatures, though perhaps on the chillier side in Scotland. The stronger sunshine will feel mild despite chiller temperatures. More certainty regarding a dominance of high pressure next week: a mix of cloud and sun, often dry, and cool temperatures. Greatest chance of scattered showers in eastern areas, more cloud here, and some low fog in the mornings as well. Easterly wind at times quite blustery and gusty in England and Wales, generally lighter Scotland.