Brecon Beacons
Includes all higher summits in the southern half of Wales: the Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park, southern Cambrian Mountains and highest Preseli hills.
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.
Patchwork of cloud and sun
Dry most or all day. A mix of cloud and sunshine. Occasional cloud banks drifting over higher slopes, lifting above the tops.
Cool to mild
Air temperature 5 to 10C on higher terrain. Comfortable temperatures on lower terrain, but feeling chilly if exposed to wind higher up, especially if stationary. Pack extra 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.
Patchwork of cloud and sun
Dry most or all day. A mix of cloud and sunshine. Occasional cloud banks drifting over higher slopes, lifting above the tops.
Cool to mild
Air temperature 5 to 10C on higher terrain. Comfortable temperatures on lower terrain, but feeling chilly if exposed to wind higher up, especially if stationary. Pack extra layers.
Viewing Forecast For
Brecon Beacons
Tuesday 5th May 2026
Last updated
Mon 4th May 26 at
3:54PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Cold Scottish Highlands, high terrain stays frozen. Snow flurries north and east, more persistent later east. Well scattered showers south Scotland, afternoon showers over the Pennines, later east Lakeland; varied cloud on high northern slopes. A few odd showers north Wales with patchy cloud, dry south.
Headline for Brecon Beacons
Lingering cloud to the south early, largely clearing; no rain
How windy? (On the summits)
Northerly 10-15mph, sometimes less.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small.
How Wet?
Likely dry
Most or all hills see no rain. A small chance of a few showers at and before dawn.
Cloud on the hills?
Lifting off the hills
Patchy fog at several heights at dawn, may be fairly extensive on southern slopes. Lifting and breaking through morning for clear hills. An odd patch may return to high terrain around and after showers.
Chance of cloud free summits?
Rising to 80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Largely a patchwork of sun, perhaps cloudier early, particularly to the south. Very good visibility.
How Cold? (at 750m)
5 to 8C, mildest east, and may locally reach 9C where sunshine most frequent.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Brecon Beacons
Wednesday 6th May 2026
Last updated
Mon 4th May 26 at
3:54PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Southeasterly, 5 to 15mph, some gustier spots to 20-25mph at times.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small, but feeling noticeably chillier if exposed to wind on higher tops.
How Wet?
Local showers
Risk of a little patchy light rain from time to time during the day. Scattered showers more likely in afternoon, greater risk in west, but some places stay largely dry.
Cloud on the hills?
Covering some slopes at times, lifting
Some varied cloud around mid to upper slopes in the morning, larger banks if any rain occurs. Much cloud lifting to the tops and breaking above into afternoon, but some ragged patches return in showers.
Chance of cloud free summits?
70%
Sunshine and air clarity?
A little sun, perhaps often a rather cloudy sky. Visibility excellent.
How Cold? (at 750m)
4C, rising to 7C afternoon.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Brecon Beacons
Thursday 7th May 2026
Last updated
Mon 4th May 26 at
3:54PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Southerly 10-20mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small.
How Wet?
Showery rain
Rain may affect many hills, the greatest chance in the afternoon when rain may become heavier and more persistent for a few hours.
Cloud on the hills?
Rising to the summits
Some varied fog banks in the morning, possibly to lower slopes, these lifting after dawn towards high terrain and becoming well-broken. Cloud caps will linger above 800m where rain occurs, possibly some ragged lower patches too.
Chance of cloud free summits?
70%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Glimpses of sun. Excellent visibility but deteriorating during rain.
How Cold? (at 750m)
4C rising to 8C, or 9C far east.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Planning Outlook
Chilly through mid-week, particularly across the Scottish Highlands where morning freezing level sometimes below 800m; patchy frosts developing in the glens and corries, though always thawing soon after sunrise. Wednesday is likely the chilliest day. Mixed weather with showers drifting around the country, though total rainfall will be fairly small. Wind often light as well, though variable afternoon breezes will form, particularly around showers where gusts may be suddenly strong. Local low fog in the mornings, typically lifting towards high terrain, often above summits though regions for best breaks are uncertain; often cloud with just glimpses of sun for most. Next weekend sees more unsettled weather, a stronger easterly wind establishing over England and Wales with more frequent, heavy showers here.