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.
Saturday's Forecast
Gale force, walking arduous
Considerable buffeting, walking into the wind will be strenuous on exposed terrain, stronger gusts may knock you off your feet. 40 to 55mph.
Sunshine and showers
A good amount of dry and bright weather, but scattered bursts of rain, some may be locally heavy.
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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Gale force, walking arduous
Considerable buffeting, walking into the wind will be strenuous on exposed terrain, stronger gusts may knock you off your feet. 40 to 55mph.
Sunshine and showers
A good amount of dry and bright weather, but scattered bursts of rain, some may be locally heavy.
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
Saturday 19th September 2026
Last updated
Fri 18th Sep 26 at
4:00PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Challenging conditions over high terrain with gale-force winds extensive; feeling notably cold in exposure. Showery rain, most frequent western Scotland. Persistent rain for Wales tends to clear southward and the strongest winds will lessen here.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Gales on mountains all day; showery rain, some heavier bursts.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southwesterly 40 to 50mph; at times 60mph on higher summits, more sustained later in the day and into evening onward.
Effect of the wind on you?
Arduous walking conditions, balance frequently challenged on high exposed terrain, gusts may knock you over. Significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Showers mostly west
Showery rain most frequent on hills toward Callander, a mix of drizzle and briefly heavier bursts, chance of brief hail. More scattered showers toward and east of the A9 corridor.
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly higher tops, breaks east
Banks of cloud often capping central tops above 800 to 1000m, higher bases eastwards with breaks more often toward the tops east from Glenshee.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30% west, to 60% east.
Sunshine and air clarity?
Glimpses of sun west, longer periods of sun east. Visibility good where dry, slight haze especially west, reduced in showers.
How Cold? (at 900m)
6 or 7C, trending slightly cooler later in the daytime. Feeling like -3 to -6C in the wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Sunday 20th September 2026
Last updated
Fri 18th Sep 26 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Westerly 50mph with stronger gusts early morning, tending to lessen gradually to 30-40mph middle of day into afternoon.
Effect of the wind on you?
Challenging conditions, difficult on higher exposed slopes in morning, significant wind chill; moderating gradually.
How Wet?
Local light showers for a time
Rare brief light showery rain mostly central highlands in the morning, but much of the region often dry all day. Rain develops from west into night.
Cloud on the hills?
Lifting and clearing many tops
Patchy cloud above 800-1000m in the morning, lowest toward west. Tending to lift and break above many summits, especially in east, but some patches may come and go over higher central tops.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
60%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Broken cloud and sunshine; thin high cloud may move in. Visibility very good.
How Cold? (at 900m)
5 or 6C, little change all day, then tending to rise onward into night. Feeling like -5 to -8C directly in wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Monday 21st September 2026
Last updated
Fri 18th Sep 26 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
West to southwesterly 35 to 45mph, very gusty in places, the strongest gusts not confined to highest summits.
Effect of the wind on you?
Very blustery, affecting ease of walking and knocking you off balance, sudden buffeting gusts in some passes and downslope.
How Wet?
Patchy drizzle mostly west
Some early light rain, fading to leave patchy light rain and drizzle, most common central highlands; more often dry toward and east from Glenshee.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive, possible breaks east
Blanket cloud shrouding the hills, foggy from mid-elevations upward much of the time in central highlands. Cloud base higher eastward, clinging to most high tops, but local breaks may emerge.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Glimpses of sun mostly, but locally furthest east may break through more often. Misty poor visibility many hills, but locally good below cloud in east.
How Cold? (at 900m)
11 to 13C, small change with added height and little change into night; quite humid, but still feeling near 0C if directly in wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Planning Outlook
Improving on Sunday as gale-force winds on Scottish mountains gradually lessen and showers become fewer. Warm and humid into early next week, on Monday extensive low cloud and drizzly rain particularly in the west. High pressure to the south will generally dominate the extended outlook particularly for England & Wales with more often drier and warmer conditions through late September into early October. Fine weather likely extends across Scotland for periods too, but a more changeable autumnal mix may continue especially further northwest with rain and stronger winds at times.