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.
Monday'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
Monday 4th May 2026
Last updated
Sun 3rd May 26 at
4:26PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Showers soon drifting into northwest Scotland, cloud spreading onto western high terrain, and rain later more widespread across northern Scotland. Scattered showers in southern Scotland and afternoon in England, early low cloud but many summits clearing. Some showers in Wales, mostly south with heavy bursts afternoon.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Mostly clear and dry hills; light showers and cloud caps later
How windy? (On the Munros)
Westerly 15mph, and perhaps less at times. Trending northwesterly later.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small.
How Wet?
Substantially dry during daylight
Likely dry well into the day, a few scattered showers beginning to drift in from the north and west as evening approaches, the showers continuing into night.
Cloud on the hills?
Clear through morning, then patches on summits
Some patchy high-terrain cloud at dawn, mostly east of the A9, this soon lifting and mostly dissipating for several hours of cloud-free hills. Patchy cloud returns to the summits afternoon, but clear periods will remain as well. More extensive banks over high terrain as night falls.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
70%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sunny morning with excellent visibility, trending towards a patchwork of cloud and sun afternoon.
How Cold? (at 900m)
2C, rising by mid afternoon to 6C. A sharp cooling into evening near and east of Glenshee, as well as Angus.
Freezing Level
Above the summits, lowering from the north to touch the high summits into evening.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Tuesday 5th May 2026
Last updated
Sun 3rd May 26 at
4:26PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Variable 10-15mph and often less. A general northerly trend, some stronger breezes east and over high tops.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small, some risk of stronger nuisance wind over the high tops.
How Wet?
Snow showers
Snow showers drift from the north much of the day, some drier periods, but also more frequent for several afternoon hours, rain falling up to 600m with time.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive early, lifting to summits with breaks
Blanket fog from dawn, to lower slopes in many places. Lifting through morning, a breaking trend too, likely just around high summits by afternoon with breaks off summits too. Locally lowering again in and around showers.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Rising to 60%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Glimpses of sunshine breaking out. Variable visibility, an improving trend towards excellent but deteriorating in showers.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-2C to 0C.
Freezing Level
500-600m, some odd patchy frosts in glens. Lifting to 900m.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Wednesday 6th May 2026
Last updated
Sun 3rd May 26 at
4:26PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Variable becoming south or southeasterly, 10 to 20mph, may become gustier 25mph in places during day, local 30mph in east.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small, but feeling noticeably chillier if exposed to wind on higher tops, may become locally more blustery in east.
How Wet?
Isolated showers, of snow on tops
Local showers forming mostly into middle of day onward, likely brief, snow flurries above 800-900m; many showers may clear away northwards.
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly little, lifting above tops
Some patchy cloud forming on mid to upper slopes in the morning, but rising to higher tops then most cloud above the hills by midday onward. Odd ragged patches may return around showers.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Patchwork of sun, thin high cloud; tending to cloud over afternoon. Visibility excellent.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-2C at first, rising to +3C afternoon.
Freezing Level
700m from dawn, plus patchy frost in glens if skies are clear. Rising just above freezing to higher tops during afternoon.
Planning Outlook
Chilly most or all week, particularly across the Scottish Highlands where fresh snow in some areas and morning freezing level sometimes below 700m; patchy frosts developing in the glens and corries, though always thawing soon after sunrise. Wednesday is likely the chilliest day. Mixed weather with showers drifting around the country, though total rainfall will be fairly small. Wind often light as well, though variable afternoon breezes will form, particularly around showers where gusts may be suddenly strong. Local low fog in the mornings, typically lifting towards high terrain, often above summits though regions for best breaks are uncertain; often cloud with just glimpses of sun for most. Next weekend is indicated to be wet in Wales and England; detail remains uncertain in Scotland.