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.)
Today'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.
Patchwork of cloud and sun
Dry most or all day. A mix of cloud and sunshine. Occasional cloud banks drifting over higher slopes, lifting above the tops.
Warm
Comfortable temperatures on the hills, 10 to 15C on tops, feeling pleasantly warm especially on lower ground. Beware of feeling cooler if exposed to wind on higher terrain.
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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.
Patchwork of cloud and sun
Dry most or all day. A mix of cloud and sunshine. Occasional cloud banks drifting over higher slopes, lifting above the tops.
Warm
Comfortable temperatures on the hills, 10 to 15C on tops, feeling pleasantly warm especially on lower ground. Beware of feeling cooler if exposed to wind on higher terrain.
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Thursday 27th August 2026
Last updated
Wed 26th Aug 26 at
4:27PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Heavy, thundery rain moves north through Wales and England, showery thunderstorms following in Wales; beware sudden gusts, rapidly rising streams, and local flooding. Hill cloud and a little patchy rain in east Scotland; much of west Scotland clear of cloud, though some haze around.
Headline for The Northwest Highlands
Most cloud east, breaking up; warm, particularly west valleys
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southeasterly 15-30mph, gusty early, and easing with time, to perhaps 15mph and below, particularly to the west.
Effect of the wind on you?
Strenuous walking with buffeting to start (gusts not just on high terrain), tending to ease to fairly small effects.
How Wet?
Little expected
Light spotty rain drifts onto the hills from the east at times, well-scattered in nature and most Munros seeing no rain, particularly afternoon. Chance of very isolated late afternoon showers in the west.
Cloud on the hills?
Largely breaking up, little or none on westernmost hills
Cloud drifts onto easternmost hills through morning, may be fairly extensive at first, with low fog drifting westward through the glens; chance of local inversion conditions. Cloud rises above 700m, becoming well-broken and may entirely clear for several afternoon hours.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Starting 40% east, rising to 80% widely
Sunshine and air clarity?
Most sun towards the west coast, some high cloud, and cloud increasingly breaks for afternoon sunshine fairly widely. Some early haze but improving for good visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
11 to 13C; warmest west and locally rising to 14C, or 15C Skye and nearby (to 20C in some glens).
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Friday 28th August 2026
Last updated
Wed 26th Aug 26 at
4:27PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Generally northeasterly but variable, 10-20mph, strongest north. Trending northerly, may later strengthen.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small.
How Wet?
Rain on-and-off
Bursts of rain affect east and north hill groups, drier windows at times; western hills south of Ullapool more often dry, though drizzly rain reaching here later in the day too.
Cloud on the hills?
Clearest slopes west early, becoming fairly extensive
East and north hill groups shrouded at dawn, to lower slopes in most areas, drifting over the high tops. Cloud more broken west, patchy banks at varied heights, mostly northern aspects, and perhaps more extensive here for a few afternoon hours.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20%; 50% west in the morning
Sunshine and air clarity?
Best of sun in the west, very good visibility, but becoming more overcast, dull on high terrain with poor visibility inland/east.
How Cold? (at 900m)
11 or 13C, variable and locally rising a degree west and south. Cooling slightly overnight.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Saturday 29th August 2026
Last updated
Wed 26th Aug 26 at
4:27PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Starting northerly 10-20mph, strongest north, and becoming variable mostly less than 10mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Negligible, though an early breeze possible north.
How Wet?
Patchy drizzle, local bursts of rain
Drizzly at times on high terrain, a general damp feeling and some local bursts of rain developing here and there. Many Munros see very small total rainfall.
Cloud on the hills?
Fairly extensive, variable
Cloud shrouds most terrain above 300-500m to start, a lifting trend in bases. A few breaks towards 800-900m here and there, mostly southern areas, but variable and will likely lower again. Northern hills see little improvement.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Rare glimpses of weak sun, mostly low west slopes in the morning. Visibility largely poor on high terrain.
How Cold? (at 900m)
8 to 10C, mildest south where may rise a degree.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Planning Outlook
Heavy, thundery rain affects England, Wales & eastern Scotland on Friday, prolonged heavy falls bringing a risk of local flooding. A westerly wind will establish over the weekend, drawing cloud and drizzle onto western high terrain, several frontal systems sweeping more broadly across the country. The strongest wind and heavy rain may pass mostly across England and Wales, with the lightest rain in Scotland. Hills often shrouded in cloud, low patches around rain; only local improvements. A west-southwesterly weather track prevails next week: cloud and drizzle on western hill groups (particularly west Scotland), breezy with areas of rain regularly spreading widely at times. A few brighter interludes through the week, and a chance of a more settled window in the south into the weekend.