Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Cairngorms National Park and Monadhliath. Also includes the Ben Alder area hills between Loch Ericht and Loch Laggan.
Friday'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.
Patchy rain or drizzle
Rain on and off, or generally drizzly - total amounts small, but may be persistently damp, especially where hills are shrouded in cloud.
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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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.
Patchy rain or drizzle
Rain on and off, or generally drizzly - total amounts small, but may be persistently damp, especially where hills are shrouded in cloud.
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
Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Friday 7th November 2025
Last updated
Thu 6th Nov 25 at
3:58PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Cloud and drizzle in central and south Scotland, clearer hills (including some summits) north. Blustery coasts from Skye southward, Wales breezy too. A cloud sheet will cover English and Welsh peaks with low bases on south aspects. Rain over south Wales through afternoon, risk of afternoon rain for the Pennines.
Headline for Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Fog and drizzle southern slopes, clear to the north
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southerly 15-20mph with stronger gusts over tops at times. Trending southeasterly late in the day.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small
How Wet?
Some drizzle on high ground; chance early rain west
A few showery bursts possible in the morning, particularly near and west of the A9 where rain may be heavy for a short period. Afternoon likely substantially dry. Some fine drizzle at times over the high tops in fog.
Cloud on the hills?
Foggy summits and southern slopes
High tops in fog with cloud banks drifting down to middle or at times lower southern slopes. Much higher bases northwest Cairngorms and Monadhliath, some tops exposed at times.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
40% northern Monadhliath, elsewhere 20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Overcast over high summits and southern slopes - visibility will be limited. To the north, glimpses of sun here and there with excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
8 or 9C warmest on northern slopes. Some hills around Drumochter may start near 7C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Saturday 8th November 2025
Last updated
Thu 6th Nov 25 at
3:58PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southeast trending southerly, 15 to 30mph; locally varied, typically strongest higher Cairngorm plateau afternoon.
Effect of the wind on you?
Feeling breezy over higher terrain, but mostly modest effect on walking; some gustier locations more noticeable.
How Wet?
Little or no rain
Possible drizzly pockets mainly over southern slopes. Substantially dry toward north.
Cloud on the hills?
Most persistent and lowest south/east
Covering slopes accessed from Deeside above 600m much of the day. Low cloud banks 600-800m Glen Garry also. Further north mostly above 800-1000m, some higher breaks. Fog some glens in morning.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
A little weak sun mostly north of the Cairngorms. Misty at varied levels, locally better visibility on hills around Strathspey.
How Cold? (at 900m)
5 to 7C, warmest northern areas where may start nearer 8C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Sunday 9th November 2025
Last updated
Thu 6th Nov 25 at
3:58PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southwesterly 30-35mph. Rising for several afternoon hours to a gusty 40-45mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Strenuous-to-arduous walking with considerable buffeting and wind chill. Most significant effects afternoon.
How Wet?
Some patchy rain, more later
Patchy rain around Drumochter and south Monadhliath. A few patches drift more widely, particularly afternoon where rain may set in at times. Least rain northernmost slopes.
Cloud on the hills?
Fairly extensive, mostly south
Fog over the high tops and down the southern slopes, reaching as low as 500-600m. Higher bases to the north, especially early where may reach up to 900m, though will lower as rain arrives.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Some glimpses of weak sun early in the north, becoming overcast. Excellent visibility, trending poor as fog and rain set in.
How Cold? (at 900m)
6 or 7C. Starting nearer 5C central highlands. Feeling like -3 to -5C in direct wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Planning Outlook
A brief brighter spell on Saturday, but otherwise staying mild with low cloud, drizzle and rain at times well into next week. Areas northeast of major hill groups seeing least rain and highest cloud breaks, though high summits will struggle to clear the fog as the air will remain generally humid. Southerly winds of varied strengths, sometimes more blustery, approaching gale-force in exposed western areas. As the following weekend approaches, indications of northeasterly winds developing for Scotland, bringing drier weather to the west, and potentially much colder with time. England & Wales may remain frequently wet under slow-moving low pressure - uncertainty over timing and locations of the coldest conditions.