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.
Wednesday'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.
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.
Cool to mild
Air temperature 8 to 12C on higher terrain. Comfortable temperatures on lower terrain, but feeling chilly if exposed to wind higher up, especially if stationary. Pack extra layers.
Strong warm sunshine
High UV levels, feeling very warm when ascending, beware of dehydration and sunburn.
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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.
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.
Cool to mild
Air temperature 8 to 12C on higher terrain. Comfortable temperatures on lower terrain, but feeling chilly if exposed to wind higher up, especially if stationary. Pack extra layers.
Strong warm sunshine
High UV levels, feeling very warm when ascending, beware of dehydration and sunburn.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Wednesday 20th August 2025
Last updated
Tue 19th Aug 25 at
4:32PM
Summary for all mountain areas
High pressure to northwest, north-easterly winds; gustiest England and Wales. Cloud sheet fairly extensive from dawn, breaking up through day to sunshine, but patches persisting for the northern Highlands, into eastern Border Hills, and Pennines. Best sun in the west, aside from slow-moving cloudy zone of western Argyll.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Early low cloud tending to burn off to sunshine. Best central Highlands.
How windy? (On the Munros)
North-easterly or well inland becoming variable, 10-20mph, highest early in day easternmost munros.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small; light buffeting gusts will be common over eastern tops and elevated passes; feeling cool.
How Wet?
No rain expected
Cloud on the hills?
Hills clear or becoming clear. Slowest in the east.
Patches of cloud above 700m east of the A9 from dawn, possibly more extensive east of Glenshee. Elsewhere, just ragged patches, and these clear conditions extending to most areas by afternoon.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
60% rising to 90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
A patchwork of cloud and sun, tending to become more frequently sunny, especially central highlands. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
5C, rising to 10C or locally warmer central highlands. Less rise Loch Tay to Glenshee, minimal rise east of Glenshee.
Freezing Level
Above the summits, but some sheltered glens will have a chilly dawn with after a slight ground frost.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Thursday 21st August 2025
Last updated
Tue 19th Aug 25 at
4:32PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Northeast 10 to 20mph at dawn. Tending to drop further through the day, as high pressure builds overhead.
Effect of the wind on you?
Marked chill at first in the wind, but tending to become small.
How Wet?
Dry, bar local spots of drizzle in cloud.
Scope for some spots of drizzle from the areas of low cloud as they drift south, mainly in the morning across eastern areas.
Cloud on the hills?
Lifting off the hills, slowest in the east.
Areas of cloud drifting south through morning, may be widespread and covering tops above 800-900m. Bases will lift and break up, with hills clearing.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Lifting to 70%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Often cloudy morning, before sun breaks through. Most widely in south, may be limited in north. Visibility mostly very good or excellent.
How Cold? (at 900m)
5C at dawn, will lift to 8 to 10C; highest hills around the Ben Lawers range.
Freezing Level
Above the summits, but chilly start, with heavy dew in the glens at dawn.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Friday 22nd August 2025
Last updated
Tue 19th Aug 25 at
4:32PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
North-westerly or variable 5 to 10mph
Effect of the wind on you?
Negligible
How Wet?
Rain unlikely
Scope for an isolated light shower. Otherwise dry.
Cloud on the hills?
Varied patches, tending to clear.
Varied patches or banks across the hills from dawn at varying heights, ribbons of mist some glens. Hills likely to clear completely, towards and into afternoon.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Lifting to 70%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sunshine may come through more widely through the day after dull start. Visibility very good.
How Cold? (at 900m)
5C lifting to 8 to 10C
Freezing Level
Above the summits, but some glens and corries close to freezing just before dawn, slight ground frost.
Planning Outlook
High pressure dominates through this week, with initial north-easterly winds, easing out as the high builds overhead with lighter winds. With a cooler air-mass in place, widely chilly dawns, with a slight frost for some valleys and glens, especially in the Highlands. Banks of cloud coming and going on the hills, with periods of sunshine, generally best in the west. Wind and rain may edge off the Atlantic into next week, but much uncertainty in detail and timing of this change.