Southern Uplands
The Galloway hills eastward to the Lammermuir hills. The Cheviots (including higher hills within the adjacent Northumberland NP).
Sunday'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.
Dry and sunny
Extensive sunshine. The mountains free of cloud once any early mist patches disperse.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
Cool to mild
Air temperature 5 to 10C on higher terrain. Comfortable temperatures on lower terrain, but feeling chilly if exposed to wind higher up, especially if stationary. Pack extra 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.
Dry and sunny
Extensive sunshine. The mountains free of cloud once any early mist patches disperse.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
Cool to mild
Air temperature 5 to 10C on higher terrain. Comfortable temperatures on lower terrain, but feeling chilly if exposed to wind higher up, especially if stationary. Pack extra layers.
Viewing Forecast For
Southern Uplands
Sunday 21st June 2026
Last updated
Sat 20th Jun 26 at
3:00PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Extensive bright sunshine - beware of sunburn and dehydration - and light wind. Cloud and a few brief showers NW Highlands will move away north, whilst along the Pennines and later Cumbria and S Scotland, patchy cloud and an isolated shower will form.
Headline for Southern Uplands
Light wind; bright sunshine and very clear air.
How windy? (On the summits)
Direction varied, later easterly 10mph or less.
Effect of the wind on you?
Negligible.
How Wet?
Rain not expected
Cloud on the hills?
Not expected
Local patchy cloud on some slopes near Solway morning, but all dispersing.
Chance of cloud free summits?
Almost certain by midday
Sunshine and air clarity?
Extensive bright sunshine. Visibility excellent or superb.
How Cold? (at 750m)
9C at dawn, rising to 12 to 15C afternoon. coldest Galloway.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Southern Uplands
Monday 22nd June 2026
Last updated
Sat 20th Jun 26 at
3:00PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Southerly between 15 and perhaps 25mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small
How Wet?
Rain occasional rain (Low confidence)
Small risk of a couple of hours of mostly light rain - just the odd heavier burst, possible thunder.
Cloud on the hills?
Very little for most of the day - may form in rain.
Generally the hills free of cloud although fog may form higher slopes in rain. Coastal cliffs and lower slopes near the Solway may be foggy
Chance of cloud free summits?
80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Patches of weak sunshine although extensive high level cloud. Visibility good, although a haze.
How Cold? (at 750m)
17C - very warm and also humid.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Southern Uplands
Tuesday 23rd June 2026
Last updated
Sat 20th Jun 26 at
3:00PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Southwesterly 15 to perhaps 25mph,.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small.
How Wet?
Rain unlikely
Chance thundery showers at first Borders.
Cloud on the hills?
Little if any
Fog here and there after dawn - clearing within a few hours
Chance of cloud free summits?
Soon almost certain
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sunshine extensive, sometimes weak due to thin high level cloud. Very good or excellent visibility although slight haze.
How Cold? (at 750m)
16C rising to 18 to 21C, warmest Borders.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Planning Outlook
Extensively dry, very warm but very humid indeed England and Wales, although around Monday chance of a thunderstorm. Rain and low cloud at times Scotland, mainly affecting western mountains - although later next week the warmth encroaching into Scotland. There may well be widespread thunderstorms later in the week, before less hot weather extends from the Atlantic around next weekend.