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.
Today's Forecast
Severe gale or storm, mobility very difficult
Severe conditions on the mountains, any movement very challenging, you may be blown over. 55-70mph+
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.
Chilly
Air temperature typically 1 to 5C on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate layers.
Flooding
Fast-flowing rivers and streams. Some routes may be impassable due to flooding.
Click an icon for more information or click here for a key to all icons.
Severe gale or storm, mobility very difficult
Severe conditions on the mountains, any movement very challenging, you may be blown over. 55-70mph+
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.
Chilly
Air temperature typically 1 to 5C on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate layers.
Flooding
Fast-flowing rivers and streams. Some routes may be impassable due to flooding.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Saturday 4th October 2025
Last updated
Fri 3rd Oct 25 at
3:49PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Widespread storm-force winds, hurricane force over Scottish tops; scattered debris possible on Scotland trails from overnight wind. Often raining in west Scotland; generally showery elsewhere, setting in at times as a band of rain slips south across the country. Less severe conditions south Wales.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Severe conditions: hurricane-force gusts and frequent rain
How windy? (On the Munros)
Overnight storm-force winds briefly lessen to near 50mph around sunrise, then soon rise again to a northwesterly 60 to 75mph all day and into nighttime, gusts reaching up to 90mph over highest tops.
Effect of the wind on you?
Severe conditions; mobility will be widely difficult with gusts that could blow you over and push you several metres, even down to mid-elevations.
How Wet?
Intermittent rain, most frequent central highlands
Rain on and off throughout the day, most persistent and heaviest towards Loch Rannoch; smaller amounts around Ochills/Angus hills. Risk of setting in at times east of A9 later in the day. Falling as sleet on highest tops. Fast-flowing streams, river flooding possible.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive higher areas
Cloud fairly persistent on higher slopes, mostly above 700-900m, lowest towards central highlands. Some higher breaks above 1000m near eastern lowlands forming, though may return extensive east of A9 for periods later in the day.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Glimpses of sun, at times clouding over. Visibility often poor due to rain and haze.
How Cold? (at 900m)
3 or 4C. Wind chill making it feel like -10 to -15C.
Freezing Level
Just above highest summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Sunday 5th October 2025
Last updated
Fri 3rd Oct 25 at
3:49PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Northwesterly 50-60mph at and before dawn, gradually shifting westerly and easing to 40-50mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Arduous conditions through the day. Crouching may be necessary for balance in exposure. Significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Some drizzle western mountains
Odd patches of drizzly rain drifting from the west. Increasingly drizzly over tops west of A9 afternoon, a risk of rain setting on the western mountains late in the day.
Cloud on the hills?
Broken early, becoming extensive on high ground
Cloud banks drifting above 1000m with some breaks to tops in the east; likely more extensive west of A9. Base lowering and becoming extensive through afternoon above 900m with lower patches.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
40% at dawn, lowering to 10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Patchy sunshine, some strong bursts east at first, becoming overcast afternoon. Very good visibility, then poor as rain falls in the west.
How Cold? (at 900m)
3C rising to 6C, locally 7C Glenshee and east; remaining elevated into nighttime. Feeling like -8C in exposure.
Freezing Level
May just touch the highest summits at dawn, soon lifting above.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Monday 6th October 2025
Last updated
Fri 3rd Oct 25 at
3:49PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Gusty west-southwesterly 45-55mph. Powerful downslope gusts on north and east aspects.
Effect of the wind on you?
Balance will be challenging all day - severe buffeting from gusts will require constant bracing/crouching.
How Wet?
Central highlands drizzle
Patchy drizzle on high ground in the morning soon fades, though remaining intermittently drizzly near the Ochills and central highlands.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive, some higher bases east
Cloud from middle slopes up, down to low slopes near Callander. Higher bases Glenshee and eastward though unlikely to break above 700-800m.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Only brief glimpses of weak sun in the east, if any. Mostly poor visibility in low cloud and drizzle.
How Cold? (at 900m)
10 to 11C, locally 12C near and east of Glenshee. Little change with height. Feeling near/below freezing in direct wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Planning Outlook
Atlantic westerly winds begin to reestablish on Sunday, these bringing cloud and pulses of drizzle to western mountains for several days. High pressure builds from the south which may intermittently improve conditions over England and Wales, though extended periods of cloud-free mountains remain unlikely. Changeable westerlies continue into the week with frontal boundaries in northern England and Scotland: frequent rain and cloud on western mountains, at times passing eastward. Rain and cloud slip south through England and Wales through midweek, though weakening as it goes. Into next weekend, early indications suggest high pressure will build, settling the weather though location remains highly uncertain. If the high pressure core stays west of the British Isles, cool northerly winds bring showers and sunshine.