Southern Uplands
The Galloway hills eastward to the Lammermuir hills. The Cheviots (including higher hills within the adjacent Northumberland NP).
Thursday'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.
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.
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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.
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.
Viewing Forecast For
Southern Uplands
Thursday 18th September 2025
Last updated
Wed 17th Sep 25 at
4:30PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Strong upland wind or gales across the mountains. Frontal wave bringing persistent, heavy rain and extensive cloud from North Wales to the Southern Uplands. Highlands drier, especially east of A9, but showery near the west and north-west coast in the morning. Temperatures mild but with notable wind chill.
Headline for Southern Uplands
Strong upland wind. Rain & extensive cloud afternoon.
How windy? (On the summits)
Southwesterly 30 to 45mph, risk 50mph in the afternoon especially Moffat and the Tweed valley. Gusty.
Effect of the wind on you?
Arduous walking conditions will affect your balance. Difficult conditions possible. Gusts may blow you over. Marked wind chill.
How Wet?
Dry morning, heavy rain afternoon
A dry morning will give way to showery, occasionally heavy, rain arriving from the south in the afternoon. Areas near Edinburgh and Glasgow may stay dry until late afternoon.
Cloud on the hills?
Becoming extensive
Patchy cloud on higher ground in the morning will in and lower as rain arrives in the afternoon. Cloud will reach the lowest slopes in southern Galloway.
Chance of cloud free summits?
60% morning, becoming 10% west; 40% east
Sunshine and air clarity?
Morning: Patchy sunshine through high cloud. Hazy over the Irish Sea but excellent visibility inland. Afternoon: Little or no sun. Poor visibility.
How Cold? (at 750m)
8C. Feeling between 0 and -5C in the wind.
Freezing Level
Well above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Southern Uplands
Friday 19th September 2025
Last updated
Wed 17th Sep 25 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Southwesterly 20 to 35mph, likely strongest toward the Cheviots, particularly morning, may be over 40mph for a time.
Effect of the wind on you?
Feeling blustery with balance affected at times, especially Cheviots. Marked wind chill.
How Wet?
Rain may persist some areas
Persistent rain, occasionally heavy, mostly in the morning, may tend to fizzle out in areas further north and northwest, but greater risk of rain lingering further south.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive in rain, lowest south
Cloud likely from lower slopes up in Galloway. Cloud base higher towards the Lothians but many summits in clouds or the base just above the higher hills.
Chance of cloud free summits?
10% west; 40% east
Sunshine and air clarity?
Little or no sunshine. Poor visibility in rain, locally improving where rain fades toward north.
How Cold? (at 750m)
9 to 11C, warmest toward Borders. Feeling around 0C in the wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Southern Uplands
Saturday 20th September 2025
Last updated
Wed 17th Sep 25 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Forecast details uncertain. Lull in the morning, picking up to northeasterly 15 to 25mph, risk 35mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small at first, comfort of walking affected in the afternoon. Risk of arduous conditions later. Marked wind chill.
How Wet?
Light rain likely turning heavy & persistent
Rain on and off in the morning with some regions staying mostly dry. Likely to get persistent and heavier in the afternoon. Small chance of drier conditions if position of front shifts.
Cloud on the hills?
Becoming extensive
Widespread, patchy cloud on high ground will lower and become extensive as heavy rain arrives.
Chance of cloud free summits?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Likely overcast all day. Good visibility away from rain.
How Cold? (at 750m)
5C, dropping a little into the afternoon. Feeling as cold as -5C in the wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Planning Outlook
Weather remains mixed into and through the weekend, often with high winds, regions of persistent rain and extensive cloud. Temperatures falling through Saturday across the UK with the higher Scottish summits dropping below freezing and frosts in some glens. Looking increasingly likely that high pressure will take hold from the north on Sunday evening, bringing a period of more settled weather across the country for a couple of days at least, perhaps longer.