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
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.
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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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.
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 3rd November 2026
Last updated
Mon 2nd Nov 26 at
4:00PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Cloud drifts across most eastern mountains, more broken westwards; some highest summits in Scotland close to the top of a cloud sheet at times. Local spots of light rain. Light wind northern Scotland, easterly winds elsewhere, stronger over England & Wales. Sunniest toward all western coasts.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Cloud around many hills; mostly light wind.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Easterly 10-15mph, some gustier spots 20mph near the central belt.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small.
How Wet?
Little or no rain
Some patchy drizzle occasionally on some east-facing hills toward the lowlands.
Cloud on the hills?
Fairly extensive, high tops near top of cloud
Cloud banks rolling across high terrain, the base mostly above 700-800m, whilst the top of the cloud close to higher summits which may emerge between cloud banks at times. Breaks more often toward and west of Loch Tay.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30% (some tops above cloud)
Sunshine and air clarity?
Occasional sun mostly central highlands. Visibility very good out of cloud.
How Cold? (at 900m)
3 to 5C, coolest if in cloud; little change with added height.
Freezing Level
Above the summits, but pockets of frost both higher and lower slopes at dawn.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Wednesday 4th November 2026
Last updated
Mon 2nd Nov 26 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southeasterly 10 to 15mph, local gusts 20mph toward Callander area.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small.
How Wet?
Largely dry
Odd spots of light rain around cloud, mainly toward the central belt, possibly Angus.
Cloud on the hills?
Varying over hills
Banks of cloud drifting across hills mostly above 700-800m, most persistent in more eastern areas, more broken west; some highest summits may be just above cloud. May thin and break up a little during day.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
40%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Patchy cloud and sun, best toward west. Visibility very good out of cloud.
How Cold? (at 900m)
2 or 3C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits, but frost in morning in some glens and upland hollows.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Thursday 5th November 2026
Last updated
Mon 2nd Nov 26 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Easterly 15 to 25mph, perhaps some stronger gusty spots mainly summits nearer the central belt.
Effect of the wind on you?
Starting to affect comfortable walking in exposure on some tops.
How Wet?
Little or no rain
Odd spots in the wind around cloud banks, most likely on east-facing hills.
Cloud on the hills?
Fairly extensive
Cloud banks covering many mountains, base around 700m, whilst highest summits highest tops may be close to top of the cloud. Some breaks on slopes toward northwest around Lochs Tay & Rannoch.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Patchy sun breaking through mainly toward and north of Loch Tay. Visibility very good out of cloud.
How Cold? (at 900m)
2C.
Freezing Level
Close to freezing point on highest tops; patchy frost early in day in sheltered spots both higher and lower slopes.
Planning Outlook
High pressure persists toward the north this week, maintaining quiet weather conditions. Easterly winds prevail, strongest during midweek over England & Wales, tending to lessen toward the weekend; wind often lighter and variable toward northern Scotland. Largely dry, local light showers or drizzle mostly in the east. Variable amounts of cloud covering hills, some higher Scottish tops emerging above an inversion at times. Sunnier and clearer near to western coasts. Generally just above freezing over the mountains, but local pockets of frost in shelter and in glens; toward the weekend, high Scottish tops dip just below freezing.