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
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.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
Warm
Comfortable temperatures on the hills, rising above 10C on tops, feeling pleasantly warm especially on lower ground. Beware of feeling cooler if exposed to wind on higher terrain.
Strong warm sunshine
High UV levels, feeling very warm when ascending, beware of dehydration and sunburn.
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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.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
Warm
Comfortable temperatures on the hills, rising above 10C on tops, feeling pleasantly warm especially on lower ground. Beware of feeling cooler if exposed to wind on higher terrain.
Strong warm sunshine
High UV levels, feeling very warm when ascending, beware of dehydration and sunburn.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Tuesday 20th May 2025
Last updated
Mon 19th May 25 at
4:30PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Mostly sunny and warm in Scotland; some patchy low fog in the north at dawn. Sunny too in England and Wales, fair weather cloud building afternoon with localised showers. Local heavy bursts later in western areas (including Galloway) with chance of isolated lightning, showers more scattered across the Pennines. Fairly light wind for all.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Strong warm sunshine; chance more cloud around
How windy? (On the Munros)
Northerly, soon variable variable, 10 to 15mph or less. Stronger northerly breezes in the later afternoon around 15-20mph, staying variable direction around Loch Tay.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small
How Wet?
Rain very unlikely
Small chance of an isolated shower late afternoon into evening west of A9.
Cloud on the hills?
Hills clear; some morning low fog north and east
Low fog patches drifting onto slopes around Glenshee at dawn, only patchy low fog onto other easternmost slopes. All soon dissipating for a cloud-free day.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Becoming nearly certain
Sunshine and air clarity?
Strong sunshine, some fair-weather cloud building through afternoon. A band of high cloud lingering in southernmost areas may briefly shroud sun. Visibility excellent or superb.
How Cold? (at 900m)
8C, rising to 12 to 14C, warmest central Highlands.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Wednesday 21st May 2025
Last updated
Mon 19th May 25 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
North to northeasterly 10 to 20mph, strongest toward east of Glenshee, may reach 25mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small, but on eastern tops may become more blustery and feeling cool.
How Wet?
Rain unlikely
Small chance an isolated shower central highlands later afternoon.
Cloud on the hills?
Little if any
Rare patches in morning soon lifting or dispersing.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Patchwork of cloud and sun, cloud may fill in a little afternoon. Visibility excellent.
How Cold? (at 900m)
7 to 10C, locally warmer afternoon central highlands. Likely to lower from north into night.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Thursday 22nd May 2025
Last updated
Mon 19th May 25 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Northerly 10-20mph, strongest breezes around Glenshee, up to 25mph at times.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small, comfortable walking starting to be affected on eastern slopes.
How Wet?
Little or no rain
Small chance an isolated light shower in southernmost areas near the Central Belt as well as Glenshee.
Cloud on the hills?
Occasional banks east of A9
Patches drift over high terrain and tops east of the A9, largely clear to the west though an odd patch will form. Bases soon lifting and cloud becoming more patchy for often clear mountains. Some caps come and go in the east.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30% at dawn, rising to 90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Mostly cloudy, becoming intermittent or frequent sun, best west. Some fair weather cloud around. Excellent or superb visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
1C at dawn, rising up to 9C west of A9. Staying nearer 5C east of A9.
Freezing Level
1000m at dawn, lifting off summits through morning.
Planning Outlook
High pressure weakens into midweek. Some passing rain/showery bursts into Wales and England on Wednesday will lead to a mostly dry Thursday and Friday. A northerly breeze will lower temperatures; freezing levels will lower to high terrain of north and east Scotland for a time. In the short-term, ground conditions remain extensively dry, water courses are very low and the fire risk is very high. Weather turns very unsettled into the weekend as a strong frontal system arrives from the west on Friday night, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to all areas. Showers and a brisk wind will follow into the weekend.