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Southeastern Highlands Forecast

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.

Saturday's Forecast

Moderate breeze, locally gusty
Patchwork of cloud and sun
Cool to mild

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Viewing Forecast For

Southeastern Highlands
Saturday 11th October 2025
Last updated Fri 10th Oct 25 at 3:50PM

Summary for all mountain areas

Cloud fairly extensive across Scottish highlands, lowest bases west and drizzle over high west coast tops; blustery in the far north. Dry elsewhere with negligible wind. Variable cloud and low fog in the morning lifts to upper slopes, likely above many Pennines. Best of sunny breaks in Wales, highest tops above an inversion.

Headline for Southeastern Highlands

Cloud on high ground but variable; some light rain east

How windy? (On the Munros)

West-northwesterly 15mph, very locally gusty 25mph around some slopes, not just on highest terrain. Easing through afternoon.

Effect of the wind on you?

Fairly small, but some local sudden gusty spots which may start to affect balance around higher mountains.

How Wet?

Chance of patchy rain east afternoon

Chance of some patchy light rain west of the A9 afternoon, greatest risk east of Glenshee. Most areas dry all day.

Cloud on the hills?

Variable, mostly upper slopes of central highlands

Cloud most extensive on mountains in central highlands, bases 700-800m in the morning, plus some local mist in glens at first. More broken to the east, but may variably fill in for several hours around midday.

Chance of cloud free Munros?

50%

Sunshine and air clarity?

Some glimpses of sun in the east but weakened by higher cloud, at times overcast. Visibility excellent below cloud.

How Cold? (at 900m)

At dawn, 7C around Monadhliath, up to 9C eastern Cairngorms. Most areas will see a 2C rise (to 9 and 11C respectively. Little change with added height.

Freezing Level

Above the summits

Viewing Forecast For

Southeastern Highlands
Sunday 12th October 2025
Last updated Fri 10th Oct 25 at 3:50PM

How windy? (On the Munros)

Variable 10mph or less. Some local gustiness.

Effect of the wind on you?

Negligible.

How Wet?

No rain expected

Cloud on the hills?

Patchy cloud banks lift to high slopes

Fog in the glens and corries in the morning with banks up to middle and higher slopes. Fog will dissipate but cloud patches linger above 700m; some highest central highlands tops near or just above the cloud. Cloud may be more sheet-like east of A9.

Chance of cloud free Munros?

50% highest tops of central highlands above cloud

Sunshine and air clarity?

A patchwork of cloud and sun, at times more overcast. Good visibility out of cloud, excellent where above cloud layer.

How Cold? (at 900m)

9 or 10C, may rise slightly. Little change or slight rise in temperature with height.

Freezing Level

Above the summits

Viewing Forecast For

Southeastern Highlands
Monday 13th October 2025
Last updated Fri 10th Oct 25 at 3:50PM

How windy? (On the Munros)

Generally westerly but variable, 10mph or less. Some gusts may form at all heights.

Effect of the wind on you?

Small

How Wet?

No rain expected

Cloud on the hills?

Mid-level cloud banks, thicker in places

Dawn fog in many glens, particularly west of A9 where the fog layer possibly thicker. Tending to lift with most cloud between 600-900m, some banks drifting higher. Highest tops likely above the cloud layer.

Chance of cloud free Munros?

70% (summits above cloud)

Sunshine and air clarity?

Widely sunny above the cloud layer. Excellent visibility, some low level haze around eastern lowlands.

How Cold? (at 900m)

11C. May rise a degree or two where in sunshine.

Freezing Level

Above the summits

Planning Outlook

A high pressure cores establishes over the British Isles through the upcoming week, bringing light winds and dry weather conditions. Scope for inversion conditions locally, first in north Wales and Lakeland then near high Scottish tops. Into the week, mixed cloud and sun with occasional longer spells of cloud or sunshine. Valley fog and patchy low- and middle-slope cloud will be common and possibly quite variable from day-to-day. Easterly winds are expected to increase with time for England and Wales, particularly in the south where there could be notable gusts over high terrain. Pleasant daytime temperatures where in sunshine, some cooler nights with slight frost where skies are clear. First indications suggest next weekend starts mostly settled.