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.
Friday'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.
Dry and sunny
Extensive sunshine. The mountains free of cloud once any early mist patches disperse.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
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.
Bright sunshine
Beware of sunburn from bright spring sunshine, despite feeling cool in any breeze on higher terrain.
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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.
Dry and sunny
Extensive sunshine. The mountains free of cloud once any early mist patches disperse.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
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.
Bright sunshine
Beware of sunburn from bright spring sunshine, despite feeling cool in any breeze on higher terrain.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Friday 24th April 2026
Last updated
Thu 23rd Apr 26 at
3:19PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Some valley fog/mist at dawn, notably east, local frosts as well. Soon after sunrise, cloud dissipates for widespread strong sunshine and warming temperatures, many valleys approaching 20C, including Scottish Highlands; high UV levels, beware sunburn risk. Negligible wind, though a blustery start in south Wales.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Warm sunshine; chilly glens at dawn, patchy mist
How windy? (On the Munros)
Variable 10mph or less.
Effect of the wind on you?
Negligible.
How Wet?
No rain expected
Cloud on the hills?
Some early low mist, otherwise clear
Patchy mist in the glens at dawn, mostly toward the central and eastern lowlands, briefly begins lifting upslope after sunrise but soon dissipates for cloud-free hills.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Practically certain
Sunshine and air clarity?
Extensive sunshine. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
8C rising to 11 or 12C. (Glens start much cooler, then approach 20C afternoon).
Freezing Level
Above the summits. At dawn, slight frost in some glens and possibly sheltered elevated hollows.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Saturday 25th April 2026
Last updated
Thu 23rd Apr 26 at
3:19PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Variable mostly 10mph or less.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small.
How Wet?
Any rain unlikely
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly east, perhaps more late in the day
Some low-level mist mainly eastern glens in the morning, possibly an early layer of fog covering low terrain over the eastern lowlands, which will thin back to the coast. Chance of patchy cloud over eastern tops, a risk more extensive late in the day.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Extensive sunshine, though increasingly weakened by high cloud. Visibility very good, slight low-level haze near central belt.
How Cold? (at 900m)
8 to 10C, mildest central highlands; dropping cooler in more eastern areas afternoon, locally to 4C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits. Patchy frost at dawn inland glens and sheltered higher areas.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Sunday 26th April 2026
Last updated
Thu 23rd Apr 26 at
3:19PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
South-southwesterly, though some variability, 10-15mph. Occasional gustiness.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small, though some local gusty spots, and not just on high terrain.
How Wet?
Likely dry
Chance of an odd spot of light rain later in the day, most hills entirely dry.
Cloud on the hills?
Early cloud substantially clears
Variable banks of cloud at all heights in the morning, locally more extensive; high summits may be near the tops of the cloud layer. Through morning, cloud lifts and gradually breaks, Munros largely clear afternoon.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30% rising to 90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Patchy sunshine, best in the morning but weakened by high cloud. Very good visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
3 or 4C, warming to 7C. Likely a degree warmer around and east of Glenshee.
Freezing Level
Above the summits. A chance of patchy light frosts in some eastern glens and corries.
Planning Outlook
A generally dry spell of weather continues into the weekend and next week, with mostly light winds and pleasantly warm temperatures, reaching 10C+ on many tops. Valleys and some sheltered higher areas will see some frosty and misty dawns but by the afternoons many valleys will warm up toward 20C. Briefly cooler air drifts back into northeastern areas later on Saturday, with a risk of some patchy nuisance rain here and there Sunday into Monday. Strong April sunshine widely across the mountains, beware risk of sunburn. Some uncertainty about the location of the centre of high pressure, with a risk of strong, gusty winds across England and Wales next week.