Brecon Beacons
Includes all higher summits in the southern half of Wales: the Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park, southern Cambrian Mountains and highest Preseli hills.
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.
Moderate rain
Steady rain fairly persistent, occasionally heavy, rather wet underfoot.
Mild
Air temperature above freezing to highest summits. May feel pleasantly warm on lower ground, but take appropriate layers. Feeling chilly if exposed to wind.
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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.
Moderate rain
Steady rain fairly persistent, occasionally heavy, rather wet underfoot.
Mild
Air temperature above freezing to highest summits. May feel pleasantly warm on lower ground, but take appropriate layers. Feeling chilly if exposed to wind.
Viewing Forecast For
Brecon Beacons
Sunday 5th May 2024
Last updated
Sat 4th May 24 at
4:00PM
Summary for all mountain areas
A slack weather pattern with light winds and fairly humid air. A lot of cloud around the mountains with patchy drizzle in the morning. Cloud lifting and breaking a little into the afternoon, but local thundery downpours will form, greatest risk for the Cairngorms area. Some rain moves into Wales from the south.
Headline for Brecon Beacons
Wind fairly light. Varied cloud, risk rain developing from south.
How windy? (On the summits)
South to southeasterly 10 to 15mph, occasionally 20mph southernmost areas.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small
How Wet?
Increasing risk of showers, rain later
After a mostly dry start to the day, cloud will thicken to bring a risk of rain and some showery bursts moving in from the south during the afternoon, risk more persistent rain toward evening, heavy in places.
Cloud on the hills?
Patches coming and going over tops
Generally good breaks through the day when the hills are clear. However some patches will form at times across higher slopes, becoming more extensive if rain becomes constant later.
Chance of cloud free summits?
60%
Sunshine and air clarity?
A mix of cloud and patchy sun in the morning, tending to cloud over widely from the south. Visibility very good, but reducing as rain develops.
How Cold? (at 750m)
7C
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Brecon Beacons
Monday 6th May 2024
Last updated
Sat 4th May 24 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Northeasterly 10 to 20mph, risk occasional stronger gusts near any heavy showers.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small
How Wet?
Thundery showers forming
After a mostly dry morning, clouds will bubble up towards and into the afternoon; slow-moving heavy showers forming, risk local thunderstorms later afternoon.
Cloud on the hills?
Banks of low cloud, lifting and breaking
Banks of low cloud at varying heights from dawn, some hills perhaps clear. Bases will tend to rise and break up with clearances, but reforming in showers.
Chance of cloud free summits?
Lifting to 60%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Cloudy periods, but also spells where the sun breaks through. Visibility good or very good at times, but poor in any heavy showers.
How Cold? (at 750m)
8 to 10C
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Brecon Beacons
Tuesday 7th May 2024
Last updated
Sat 4th May 24 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Variable or northerly 5 to 15mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small
How Wet?
Risk isolated showers
Mostly dry, but risk of a localised shower forming, mostly eastern Wales afternoon into evening.
Cloud on the hills?
Lifting above tops
Patchy cloud on some slopes and fog some valleys at first. Will lift and break above most or all tops into middle of day and afternoon.
Chance of cloud free summits?
60%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Varied cloud and occasional sun. Visibility good.
How Cold? (at 750m)
8 to 10C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Planning Outlook
Weather patterns remain slow-moving, but high pressure tends to build into midweek to bring a fair amount of dry weather which may well last through next weekend. Briefly cooler in northern Scotland early in the week, but mostly fairly warm and winds often light. Some rain-bearing fronts may return to northwestern Scotland at times. Occasional scattered showers in the afternoons elsewhere.