The Northwest Highlands
Areas north from Knoydart in the west, and the Great Glen towards the east (NB. Does not include Mull and areas west of Loch Linnhe, these are found in the West Highlands forecast.)
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.
Sunshine and showers
A good amount of dry and bright weather, but scattered bursts of rain, some may be locally heavy.
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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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.
Sunshine and showers
A good amount of dry and bright weather, but scattered bursts of rain, some may be locally heavy.
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
The Northwest Highlands
Friday 7th November 2025
Last updated
Thu 6th Nov 25 at
3:58PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Cloud and drizzle in central and south Scotland, clearer hills (including some summits) north. Blustery coasts from Skye southward, Wales breezy too. A cloud sheet will cover English and Welsh peaks with low bases on south aspects. Rain over south Wales through afternoon, risk of afternoon rain for the Pennines.
Headline for The Northwest Highlands
Many hills clear in the north; breezy west
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southerly 15-25mph; winds may lull at times in the far north. Nearer 30mph coastal hills Torridon and southward with some stronger gusts over Skye in the morning. Trending southeasterly as the day goes.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small, though some uncomfortable winds over tops, particularly Skye where strongest wind will challenge balance. Mostly small effects to the north.
How Wet?
Chance of patchy rain, though many areas dry
Spots of rain onto Skye and nearby slopes at times. Chance of a cluster of showery rain moving northward through central areas around midday.
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly southern slopes
Patchy low cloud from dawn, some patches reaching into the glens inland. Much upper terrain clear except on southernmost slopes/Skye. Cloud well broken much of the day, occasional banks will drift over the tops in the south and near coasts.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
70%, lowering to 30% in the south
Sunshine and air clarity?
Patchy-to-frequent sun, best around Ullapool. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
7 to 9C, coolest around Skye and warmest to the north. Southern slopes will warm, locally up to 9C along the coast. Feeling just above freezing in strongest winds near the coast.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Saturday 8th November 2025
Last updated
Thu 6th Nov 25 at
3:58PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southerly 15 to 25mph, strongest around Skye where speeds may rise through afternoon.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small many areas, but in gustier locations starting to affect comfortable walking and balance on ridges.
How Wet?
Little or no rain
A little patchy rain or locally an odd shower near the coast possible, but much of the region substantially dry all day.
Cloud on the hills?
Varied, some breaks north early
Varied low cloud from dawn into morning, some fog in glens and on lower hill slopes in places. Often covering some higher areas, particularly Cuillin. Breaks more likely on west coast hills further north.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
A little weak sun through high cloud. Visibility good away from cloud, but some misty areas at varied heights likely persist.
How Cold? (at 900m)
8 or 9C from dawn, gradually cooling to 6C; northern areas stay nearer 7C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Sunday 9th November 2025
Last updated
Thu 6th Nov 25 at
3:58PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
A gusty south-southwesterly 25-35mph. Stronger on Skye, up to 45mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Strenuous walking with considerable buffeting and wind chill in gusts. Stability challenged on southern hills.
How Wet?
Intermittent rain becomes frequent south
From dawn, intermittent rain drifts from the south. Rain more patchy and drizzly to the north. Rain increasingly frequent, particularly south where likely setting in for several hours.
Cloud on the hills?
Fairly extensive, particularly south
Widely shrouded south of Ullapool from 500-600m up - some very low bases on the Cuillin. Higher bases further north, some local breaks are possible around Ben Hope.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Less than 10% south, 30% northern inland mountains
Sunshine and air clarity?
A few glimpses of early sun possible in the north, otherwise overcast. Visibility often poor, though excellent where clear of cloud and rain.
How Cold? (at 900m)
7 or 8C. Cooling later in the day to the south, down to 6C Skye. Feeling like -3 to -5C in direct wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Planning Outlook
A brief brighter spell on Saturday, but otherwise staying mild with low cloud, drizzle and rain at times well into next week. Areas northeast of major hill groups seeing least rain and highest cloud breaks, though high summits will struggle to clear the fog as the air will remain generally humid. Southerly winds of varied strengths, sometimes more blustery, approaching gale-force in exposed western areas. As the following weekend approaches, indications of northeasterly winds developing 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 - uncertainty over timing and locations of the coldest conditions.