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.
Sunday's Forecast
Gale force, walking arduous
Considerable buffeting, walking into the wind will be strenuous on exposed terrain, stronger gusts may knock you off your feet. 40 to 55mph.
Frequent or persistent rain
Steady rain fairly persistent, occasionally heavy, rather wet underfoot.
Poor visibility
Murky conditions with areas of fog shrouding the hills, making navigation challenging. Map and compass essential.
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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Gale force, walking arduous
Considerable buffeting, walking into the wind will be strenuous on exposed terrain, stronger gusts may knock you off your feet. 40 to 55mph.
Frequent or persistent rain
Steady rain fairly persistent, occasionally heavy, rather wet underfoot.
Poor visibility
Murky conditions with areas of fog shrouding the hills, making navigation challenging. Map and compass essential.
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
Southeastern Highlands
Sunday 4th October 2026
Last updated
Sat 3rd Oct 26 at
1:30PM
Summary for all mountain areas
A weakening warm front will gradually bring low cloud to western hills of NW England and Wales. Blustery N England. In Scotland, widespread gales; in the NW & W Highlands, heavy rain and fog, but only occasional rain eastern and southern Scottish mountains.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Persistent upland gales. Rain and fog, particularly west of A9.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southwesterly, increasing markedly with height to 40 to sometimes 50mph on higher summits.
Effect of the wind on you?
Significant wind chill and walking difficult. General mobility strenuous on higher summits.
How Wet?
Occasional drizzly rain, mainly W of A9.
Rain; rarely ceasing from soon after dawn west of A9. Elsewhere, rain on and off, but only occasional drizzle Angus and Ochils.
Cloud on the hills?
Foggy across nearly all mountains all day
Persistent low cloud soon forming across most mountains, typically above 450 to 650m, although most cloud above 700m near and east of Glenshee and Ochils.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Less than 10% by late morning;
Sunshine and air clarity?
Perhaps pockets of sunshine lower slopes east of A9,most likely east from Glenshee and near Ochils. Very good visibility
How Cold? (at 900m)
10C. Will feel as cold as minus 5C directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Monday 5th October 2026
Last updated
Sat 3rd Oct 26 at
1:30PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southwesterly typically 40mph, but where exposed on higher summits sometimes 55mph. Mostly 35mph near central belt.
Effect of the wind on you?
Difficult walking where exposed: balance strenuous in sudden gusts (some reaching lower slopes), and significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Occasional rain, mainly near and W of A9
Most likely frequent or persistent rain west of A9 and on summits in Cairngorms NP accessible north from Glen Garry. There may be little if any rain Ochils and near and east of Glenshee.
Cloud on the hills?
Persistent fog higher areas.
Persistent fog above 500 to 750m most of region, although cloud base a little higher Angus and Ochils.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Extensively cloudy and hazy.
How Cold? (at 900m)
9C. Feeling like minus 5C in the wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Tuesday 6th October 2026
Last updated
Sat 3rd Oct 26 at
1:30PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
West or northwesterly between 15 and 25mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small.
How Wet?
Risk snow and hail showers
One or two hail and snow showers afternoon, probably brief. Risk rain more widespread post dawn near central belt - will clear.
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly clearing
Areas of low cloud (perhaps widely near central belt) after dawn will largely clear. By midday, only patches above 1050 to 1300m.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
80% by afternoon
Sunshine and air clarity?
Patches of sunshine developing. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
6C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Planning Outlook
Rain at some stage more or less daily on most mountain areas through the coming week. However, total rainfall small, and frequently dry E & S Wales and S Pennines. Frequently windy Scottish Highlands, whilst progressively southwards, periods of strong winds will less frequent. A brief period of colder less windy weather around the middle of next week brings snow showers to some northern mountains.