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.
Today'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.
Heavy rain
Near-constant heavy rain, sometimes torrential over the mountains, very wet underfoot.
Poor visibility
Murky conditions with areas of fog shrouding the hills, making navigation challenging. Map and compass essential.
Chilly
Air temperature typically 1 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.
Heavy rain
Near-constant heavy rain, sometimes torrential over the mountains, very wet underfoot.
Poor visibility
Murky conditions with areas of fog shrouding the hills, making navigation challenging. Map and compass essential.
Chilly
Air temperature typically 1 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
Sunday 19th October 2025
Last updated
Sat 18th Oct 25 at
4:00PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Gale-force south to southeasterlies across the mountains. Extensively wet with blanket low cloud. The heaviest rain across Wales and southwest Scotland, pushing further across the southern Highlands with time. Driest conditions for northern Scotland early in day; briefly drier Pennines mid-late morning.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Upland gales. Increasingly persistent heavy rain.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southeasterly, 35 to 50mph, speeds varying, lower later in west; widely very gusty, including in passes / lower down.
Effect of the wind on you?
Expect challenging walking conditions, sudden gusty areas knocking you off balance. Considerable wind chill.
How Wet?
Patchy rain and drizzle at first, heavier rain setting in
Small amounts of patchy rain at dawn, but soon persistent rain setting in widely, soonest central highlands, sustained heavy falls develop across the region. Becoming very wet underfoot. Rain then fades overnight.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive
Shrouding the mountains most likely all day, from many mid-slopes upward, especially more southern areas. In rain, forming to many lower slopes.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Below 10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sun unlikely, overcast all day. Hazy, or widely murky in rain.
How Cold? (at 900m)
4 to 6C, small change with added height. Feeling like -7 to -10C directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Monday 20th October 2025
Last updated
Sat 18th Oct 25 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Direction variable, typically between south and easterly, mostly 10mph or less.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small
How Wet?
Largely dry, risk a little rain
Overnight rain likely clears north before dawn, leaving a fair amount of dry weather during the day across the region. Local light showery rain may drift around slowly.
Cloud on the hills?
Varied cloud banks, clearer areas
Banks of cloud at various elevations from lower slopes upward from dawn, some slopes may be between cloud layers for a time. Tending to lift mostly above 800-1000m, substantial breaks may form.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
40%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Fairly cloudy, some sun may break through. Patchy mist early in day, visibility then very good below cloud.
How Cold? (at 900m)
6C, little change all day.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Tuesday 21st October 2025
Last updated
Sat 18th Oct 25 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Variable 10-15mph or less likely in the morning, trending W-SW'ly, increasing 20-25mph, possibly later 30mph+.
Effect of the wind on you?
Most likely small, possibly more than half the day. Expect increasingly more blustery conditions, especially later in day.
How Wet?
Rare light showers
Often dry, a little light showery rain may occur locally, greater risk Callander area.
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly patches around western hills
From dawn, fog mostly in the glens, but some areas of cloud around upper slopes and corries. Greater risk all day of varied cloud banks over upper slopes west of A9. Further east likely good clearer spells.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
50%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Occasional sun, locally sunnier for periods mainly in east. Visibility excellent.
How Cold? (at 900m)
6C, little change, glens cooler at first. Feeling near or later below freezing in the wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Planning Outlook
A mixed outlook into the new week as low pressure dominates with areas of rain and showers, which will vary locally day-to-day. Some windows of drier weather, particularly central parts of the Highlands. Wind speeds will also vary, but some lulls, but abrupt spells of upland gales possible. Risk of heavier rain spreading from Wales into northern England and southern Scotland later Wednesday into Thursday. Likely significantly colder later in the week with northerly winds, dropping below freezing on higher mountains, with snow showers especially Scottish Munros.