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.)
Wednesday'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.
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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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.
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
The Northwest Highlands
Wednesday 10th June 2026
Last updated
Tue 9th Jun 26 at
4:00PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Showery westerlies, scattered bursts of rain moving eastward across the country, locally heavy with a chance of thunder, mainly eastern areas by afternoon. Improving to drier and brighter conditions for western England and Wales with time. Breezes tending to freshen. Feeling rather cool.
Headline for The Northwest Highlands
Showers easing in intensity. Breeze increasing.
How windy? (On the Munros)
West to southwesterly 10 to 20mph, tending to rise, to 25mph particularly Skye and west coast afternoon onward.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small in morning, but marked wind chill where exposed to the strongest breeze, becoming more blustery afternoon.
How Wet?
Showery, sleet on tops
Showers clustered toward west coast at first, sleet or snow initially on highest tops. Showers transfer east and develop widely through day. Risk thunder well inland / east, possible hail. Later lighter showers western hills.
Cloud on the hills?
Varied, but often on higher slopes.
Varying in and out of showers. Often ground above 800-1000m covered in fog, but some breaks. Equally patches down to 600m at times, mainly in morning.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
40%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Best sun well inland morning. Otherwise, brief bursts between showers. Visibility mostly very good, but in showers becoming poor.
How Cold? (at 900m)
2 to 5C, chilliest in the morning. Feeling near -5C in the stronger breeze.
Freezing Level
Close to highest summits through morning, then rising further above tops.
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Thursday 11th June 2026
Last updated
Tue 9th Jun 26 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southerly 20 to 35mph, strongest on and near Skye, may gust over 40mph on Cuillin for a time, turning southwesterly later.
Effect of the wind on you?
Varied, but often blustery western tops, affecting ease of walking and balance on exposed ridges. Considerable wind chill.
How Wet?
Rain mostly around Skye
Rain soon spilling in from the southwest, most persistent around Skye throughout the day, heavier at times, but smaller patchier amounts further north and east.
Cloud on the hills?
Lowest around Skye
Soon blanket cloud across the hills in coastal areas south from Wester Ross, filling in to low slopes on Cuillin. Higher and more broken cloud base northwards, some breaks toward tops if dry.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20% Skye, 40% northern hills
Sunshine and air clarity?
Rare if any sun, weak through high cloud. Largely cloudy and dull Skye. Poor visibility in rain, locally better north.
How Cold? (at 900m)
3C rising to 6C. Feeling like -5 to -8C directly in wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Friday 12th June 2026
Last updated
Tue 9th Jun 26 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
West or southwesterly, 25 to 40mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Strenuous walking where exposed over high terrain, some buffeting gusts starting to affect balance. Marked wind chill.
How Wet?
Light rain most often west
Frequently damp over west coastal hills with light rain and drizzle on and off much of the day. Patchy drizzly showers move inland, but more often dry in east.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive, lowest west
Persistent across western hills, foggy above 500-700m, or to some lower slopes nearest coasts, particularly Skye. Higher cloud bases eastward, some breaks possible above 800m, but also lowering for periods.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Largely cloudy, glimpses of sun mainly eastern areas. Some west coastal haze, visibility good where drier inland and east.
How Cold? (at 900m)
5C, slightly warmer eastern hills afternoon. Feeling like -5C where exposed to wind on tops.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Planning Outlook
Damp westerly breezes on Friday will cloak most mountains in cloud and some drizzle, better conditions eastwards. Cool and strong westerlies persist in Scotland on Saturday, then warmer with lighter winds by Sunday. Some patchy rain remaining in west and northwest Scotland over the weekend. Pressure tends to rise from the south this weekend, bringing warmer air and drier conditions to England & Wales, although west coast mountains may hold onto cloud. Into next week, a mixed southwesterly pattern remains, windy at times with periods of rain, drizzle and low cloud most persistent in the west. Warmest in England and Wales, but cooler westerly air likely returns at times mid-late week. Higher pressure then shows more signs of expanding over the country by late next week bringing improving conditions.