Southeastern Highlands
The southern Highlands as far west as the Callander area and north to Loch Ericht, Drumochter and summits near Glenshee ski-centre (summits within the historic county of Perthshire). Also Ochils and Angus hills.
Monday'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.
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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Light wind, negligible impact
Little wind or walking hardly affected by the wind, but feeling chilly if exposed on tops. 10-15mph or less.
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
Southeastern Highlands
Monday 18th May 2026
Last updated
Sun 17th May 26 at
4:27PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Variable hill cloud at dawn, early rain in Wales into Lakeland and south/eastern Scotland; NW Scotland starts clear. Most cloud lifts to or above summits. Heavy afternoon showers build over the Pennines northward across most of Scotland; risk hail and local thunder. Risk lingering rain south Wales.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Cloud lifts to high summits, then afternoon showers, risk lightning
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southerly 10mph at dawn, shifting southeasterly and slowly rising to 15-20mph by evening, some strong gusts around showers too. Deteriorating overnight.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small, but locally varied gusty spots may affect comfortable walking at times, most notably around showers.
How Wet?
Afternoon heavy showers, risk thunder later
Odd spots of rain through morning but most Munros stay dry. Scattered showers begin forming, suddenly turning frequent and heavy afternoon with hail and rising risk of localised thunder. Later afternoon, most showers trend towards the central highlands, drier around Glenshee/Angus.
Cloud on the hills?
Lifting toward tops with breaks for a time
Varied cloud banks around many hills in the morning, some early mist in sheltered glens too, the cloud lifting to largely above 900m, breaks off summits likely. As showers form, banks return above 800m increasingly frequently, particularly towards central highlands.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
70%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Glimpses of sun here and there through much of the day, cloud perhaps trending patchy for a time afternoon. Very good visibility but deteriorating where showers form.
How Cold? (at 900m)
2C rising to 6C, warmest central highlands. May feel near freezing in strongest gusts around showers.
Freezing Level
1100-1200m at dawn, plus slight frost in glens towards central highlands. Rising above all tops.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Tuesday 19th May 2026
Last updated
Sun 17th May 26 at
4:27PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southeasterly 35-50mph early with notable gusts. Shifting southerly and easing towards 25-35mph, or lower late.
Effect of the wind on you?
Arduous walking with considerable buffeting and wind chill early; easing, but remaining a nuisance well into the day.
How Wet?
Rain most of the day
Persistent showery rain affects most hills all day, any dry periods brief and local and some drizzle lingering on tops between showers. A rising risk of heavy bursts with isolated hail and thunder, slippery rock surfaces as well.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive
Cloud shrouds the hills to low slopes in the morning with patches into the glens. A lifting trend with time but unlikely breaking above 700-800m until late in the day, if at all.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Overcast and dull. Poor visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
4 or 5C, rising to 7 or 8C. Feeling like -5 to -10C in direct wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Wednesday 20th May 2026
Last updated
Sun 17th May 26 at
4:27PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Westerly 15-25mph; strongest speeds likely in the south.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small, though may be blustery in exposure towards Callander and Loch Tay.
How Wet?
Patchy rain, later heavy
Areas of patchy rain drift from the west from before dawn, at times setting in for a few hours, but a few dry spells too (though fine drizzle lingering on tops in cloud). Through afternoon, a rising risk of extended heavy falls, particularly east.
Cloud on the hills?
Lifting to upper terrain, chance of breaks
Fairly extensive to at least middle slopes at dawn, soon lifting after sunrise and bases approach 800-900m afternoon, staying lowest central highlands. Some summit breaks possible, but cloud filling in again over at least high terrain around heavy rain.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
40%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Few glimpses of weak sunshine. Variable visibility, often poor due to rain but some very good windows.
How Cold? (at 900m)
7 to 9C, staying coolest around Callander and Loch Tay.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Planning Outlook
A mixed but milder outlook. Damp southwesterlies prevail for a few days as mid-week approaches with regular rain and showers, most on western hills where drizzly rain may persist between showers and persistent low cloud. Expect increasingly wet conditions underfoot and slippery rock surfaces. Also, a risk of isolated hail and lightening in the showers; showers may be enhanced in eastern Scotland in sea breezes. Indications of rising pressure later in the week, brining milder and drier conditions to England and Wales. However, some drizzle and low cloud may continue to affect western hills, with periods of rain and wind continuing to affect Scotland. Pressure may continue to rise into the weekend, allowing for warmer and sunnier conditions, but some fronts and lingering humidity will bring local periods of rain.