West Highlands
Western Highlands accessible from, and south of, Glenfinnan (Road to the Isles) and Glen Spean (includes Creag Meagaidh). This area includes Ben Nevis and the mountains around Glencoe. In the east, from Ben Alder south to Loch Lomond and Trossachs NP. Also Arran and Mull.
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.
Dry and sunny
Extensive strong warm sunshine. The mountains free of cloud once any early mist patches disperse.
Hot
Heatwave conditions. Very high temperatures, rising to 20C+ on high tops, approaching 30C in some valleys. Beware of heat stroke and dehydration. Carry plenty of liquid.
Strong warm sunshine
High UV levels, feeling very warm when ascending, beware of dehydration and sunburn.
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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.
Dry and sunny
Extensive strong warm sunshine. The mountains free of cloud once any early mist patches disperse.
Hot
Heatwave conditions. Very high temperatures, rising to 20C+ on high tops, approaching 30C in some valleys. Beware of heat stroke and dehydration. Carry plenty of liquid.
Strong warm sunshine
High UV levels, feeling very warm when ascending, beware of dehydration and sunburn.
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Saturday 12th July 2025
Last updated
Fri 11th Jul 25 at
4:00PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Hot everywhere, rising to 30C in valleys widely by early afternoon, slightly cooler easternmost areas. Unbroken sunshine dawn til dusk. Light winds, though breezier west coast of Scotland, particularly on islands. Very dry ground conditions - high fire risk.
Headline for West Highlands
Hot sunshine. Breezy near coast.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southerly 15mph or less, shifting southeasterly later. Highest speeds on coastal mountains and islands, up to 25mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly very small, may start to affect ease of walking on some exposed coastal tops and ridges.
How Wet?
No rain
Cloud on the hills?
Cloud not expected
Chance of cloud free Munros?
100%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Widespread strong sunshine; beware sunburn, dehydration and heatstroke. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
17C rising to 20C by mid-afternoon, local 22C, remaining warm overnight on high ground.
Freezing Level
Well above the summits. (Valley temperatures approaching 30C in the afternoon.)
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Sunday 13th July 2025
Last updated
Fri 11th Jul 25 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southeasterly 15-20mph. Rising from Arran towards Trossachs and Mull later, gusty winds up to 30mph westernmost islands.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small most areas. Inconvenient breezes with light buffeting picking up later on islands and coastal slopes.
How Wet?
Dry most or all daylight
Chance of localised spots of rain from high cloud into the evening.
Cloud on the hills?
Hills clear
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Above 90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sunny most of the day, high cloud increasingly present later. Very good visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
17 or 18C; likely warmest inland Lochaber. Little change through the day.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Monday 14th July 2025
Last updated
Fri 11th Jul 25 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southeasterly 25 to 40mph, speeds likely to vary during day, very gusty for a period. Later S-SW'ly 20-30mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Affecting comfortable walking and balance on exposed terrain; risk of buffeting gusts, more challenging conditions for a time.
How Wet?
Threat of thunderstorms developing
Local light rain possible early in day, but several hours at least likely dry. Increasing risk with time of thundery rain moving up from south, heavy rain may set in Loch Lomond & Arran in particular.
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly south, then widely in rain
Covering hills to mid or some lower elevations Loch Lomond NP in morning. Patchier northwestwards, may be clear for a time west Lochaber. In rain, lowering widely, cloud banks to lower slopes.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20%, up to 70% Lochaber in morning.
Sunshine and air clarity?
Variable high cloud, a little weak sun, clouding over. Slight haze, reducing visibility in rain.
How Cold? (at 900m)
11 to 14C, warmest west Lochaber. May drop slightly during daytime.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Planning Outlook
Lowering pressure from southwest late Sunday into Monday bringing increasing risk bursts of rain and thunderstorms to start the new week, strong and gusty southerly winds. Temperatures will cool towards average. Pressure goes slack and winds fall light into midweek. A risk of heavy rain moving across England and Wales in particular on Tuesday. Low pressure is likely to be more common in the extended outlook with slow-moving areas of showery rain, some thundery bursts locally, interspersed with drier days.