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.
Tuesday'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.
Chilly
Air temperature typically 0 to 5C on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate 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.
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.
Chilly
Air temperature typically 0 to 5C on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate layers.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Tuesday 14th April 2026
Last updated
Mon 13th Apr 26 at
4:17PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Patchy light rain and fog soon spread into Wales from the south, soon windy too, briefly gales. Starting sunny elsewhere, high cloud spreads north over England, later into central Scotland. Patchy rain into Lakeland to the west Highlands later, wind strengthens, gales coastal west Highlands. Northern Scotland stays sunny.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Early sun, gradually weakening; becoming blustery with time
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southerly 10 to 15mph in morning, gradually strengthening, shifting southeasterly afternoon, to 20-30mph, though powerful gusts over tops and downslope to the northwest approaching 40mph evening, further deteriorating.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small for half the day or more, but likely becoming more blustery over higher terrain with time, the most powerful gusts later requiring additional effort to maintain stability with wind chill (not just on high tops).
How Wet?
Rain not expected until late
As afternoon turns to evening, a rising risk of patchy rain developing from the southwest, increasingly frequent overnight.
Cloud on the hills?
Likely all clearing until later
Patchy cloud around some slopes in morning, also mist in some glens at first. Largely breaking up or lifting above the hills into middle of day. Through later afternoon into evening, cloud returns to high terrain from southwest, deteriorating overnight.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
80% most of the day
Sunshine and air clarity?
Patchwork of cloud and sun, clearer skies for a time, then high cloud gradually builds from the southwest through afternoon. Visibility excellent.
How Cold? (at 900m)
0C rising to 4C, staying elevated into nighttime and may rise further. Feeling colder later in day as wind increases.
Freezing Level
900m early in day, to 800m central highlands, plus light frost in glens around dawn. Rising to the high summits by midday, well above the summits afternoon.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Wednesday 15th April 2026
Last updated
Mon 13th Apr 26 at
4:17PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southerly 40-55mph, very gusty, not just at high elevations, locally variable direction, risk stronger for a time.
Effect of the wind on you?
Challenging conditions with significant wind chill in exposure likely all day; chaotic gusts constantly affecting balance.
How Wet?
Frequently raining
Rain fairly widespread in the morning, local heavy falls, trending showery with breaks but remaining drizzly on high terrain even between spells of rain. Later, becoming more frequent and heavy again.
Cloud on the hills?
Fairly extensive, some improvement
Extensive to at least the middle slopes early, likely lower slopes in the south and west, to glen level near Callander/Loch Tay. A lifting trend towards 600-800m, higher breaks later, perhaps an odd summit break.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
A few glimpses of weak afternoon sun, but otherwise mostly cloudy. Mixed visibility, often poor in cloud/drizzle but very good where out of cloud.
How Cold? (at 900m)
6 or 7C. Feeling like -8C in strongest wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Thursday 16th April 2026
Last updated
Mon 13th Apr 26 at
4:17PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southwesterly 30-35mph, a general easing trend, speeds to 25mph or below later but also variably stronger.
Effect of the wind on you?
Blustery in exposure most of the day, notably early where walking more strenuous and feeling chilly.
How Wet?
Morning drizzle, soon showery
Drizzle on high terrain from dawn, gradually easing through morning with showers forming, which may be frequent and heavy for a time, easing later.
Cloud on the hills?
Early cloud lifts for regularly clear summits
Most terrain above 700m in fog from dawn, lower towards central highlands. Bases lift with cloud trending patchy, mostly just on the summits by afternoon with regular breaks off the summits but variably returning around showers.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20% rising to 70%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sun increasingly breaking out as morning goes, mostly sunny by later afternoon. Visibility becoming excellent.
How Cold? (at 900m)
2C rising to 5C, or 6C Glenshee and Angus. Feeling like -5 to -8C in direct wind.
Freezing Level
May just touch highest tops at dawn, soon lifting above all summits.
Planning Outlook
Milder from Wednesday into the weekend, but Scottish high tops below freezing at times, locally lower in the northwest. Unsettled conditions in the immediate near-term with showers (sometimes heavy with hail and lightning), occasionally more persistent rain, accompanied by often gusty winds, gales over mountains for periods, but also brighter spells between rain. With spring sunshine, temperatures will tend to rise several degrees during daylight, often becoming warm in the valleys; slopes north of major hill groups often milder. Saturday sees continued showers, mostly north and west, but higher pressure gradually builds through late weekend into early next week, bringing fewer showers and lighter winds; chilly overnight, but fairly mild spring days. Confidence is low regarding how long high pressure will establish.