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
Light wind, negligible impact
Little wind or walking hardly affected by the wind, but feeling chilly if exposed on tops. 10-15mph or less.
Patchy rain or drizzle
Rain on and off, or generally drizzly - total amounts small, but may be persistently damp, especially where hills are shrouded in cloud.
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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Light wind, negligible impact
Little wind or walking hardly affected by the wind, but feeling chilly if exposed on tops. 10-15mph or less.
Patchy rain or drizzle
Rain on and off, or generally drizzly - total amounts small, but may be persistently damp, especially where hills are shrouded in cloud.
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
Tuesday 23rd December 2025
Last updated
Mon 22nd Dec 25 at
4:08PM
Summary for all mountain areas
A fairly extensive sheet of cloud cloaks eastern Scotland southward down the Pennines and east Wales; some mist and haze, fine drizzle on eastern slopes. Cloud more broken on slopes and summits near west coasts, substantially dry here. An easterly wind south Pennines and Wales, strengthening into night.
Headline for The Northwest Highlands
Patchy cloud and light rain, some summits will clear
How windy? (On the Munros)
From dawn, 10mph or less, likely southerly though variable, trending westerly with time.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small.
How Wet?
A little rain on and off
Some patchy light rain here and there but totals will be small, many slopes likely remain dry, best chance of dry weather in the northwest.
Cloud on the hills?
Varied cloud banks on high terrain, some breaks
Patchy cloud on high terrain, though plenty of higher breaks, including summits, best well inland. During rain bases lower to 900-1000m, most persistent Skye and nearby mountains, some lower banks too including patchy fog in the glens.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
50%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Some glimpses of weak sun, best inland. Good visibility but variable as rain comes and goes, some haze east.
How Cold? (at 900m)
3 to 5C, some variability; little change with added height.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Wednesday 24th December 2025
Last updated
Mon 22nd Dec 25 at
4:08PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Northeasterly, trending southeasterly with time, some variability, 15mph or less.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small.
How Wet?
Likely dry
Small chance of some odd patches of rain across central/eastern areas in the morning, though may be entirely dry.
Cloud on the hills?
Patches on middle-upper slopes
Patchy cloud clinging to slopes between 800-1000m, will variably come and go for most areas, risk more extensive near the west coast at times. A chance of morning fog in the glens as well.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
50%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Patchy sunshine, best at low elevations, and perhaps highest summits. Very good visibility though a slight haze.
How Cold? (at 900m)
3C at dawn, lowering slightly in southern areas.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Thursday 25th December 2025
Last updated
Mon 22nd Dec 25 at
4:08PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southeasterly 10-15mph, some gustiness.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small though gusty at all elevations
How Wet?
No rain expected
Cloud on the hills?
Many hills clear
Dawn fog in many glens, will linger well into the day where sheltered. Fog may reach up to middle slopes north of Ben Wyvis early in the day, though this tending to thin.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
80% (tops above cloud layer)
Sunshine and air clarity?
Mostly sunny. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
1 to 3C, mildest around Ben Hope; slight rise in temperature with height.
Freezing Level
Above the summits, though some frosts at dawn in the glens.
Planning Outlook
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day will be dry: easterly winds are dominant with the strongest winds in England and Wales. Cloud may be fairly sheet-like in the east sometimes, though variably more extensive or broken, best of breaks in western areas. Turning colder too, the coldest air in England and Wales with freezing levels reaching as low as 400-600m in east Wales. Staying slightly warmer in northern Scotland with some inversion conditions likely over higher terrain; frost into glens and poorly defined freezing levels. High pressure stays put to the north into the weekend, maintaining dry weather, easterly winds, and most cloud in eastern areas. Temperatures will stay chilly.