The Northwest Highlands
Areas north from Knoydart in the west, and the Great Glen towards the east (NB. Does not include Mull and areas west of Loch Linnhe, these are found in the West Highlands forecast.)
Today'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.
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.
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.
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
The Northwest Highlands
Tuesday 28th April 2026
Last updated
Mon 27th Apr 26 at
4:00PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Dry with light winds, variable cloud and sun for much of the Highlands, though central-southeastern areas start with low cloud more widely over hills, tending to thin and break. England and particularly Wales will have gusty easterly winds; low cloud fairly widely in morning with local drizzly showers, improving.
Headline for The Northwest Highlands
Light wind. Patchy fog and cloud lifts and breaks.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Variable 10mph or less. Some stronger breezes near the west coast, southwesterly up to 15mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small.
How Wet?
No rain expected
Cloud on the hills?
Many mountains clear, some patchy fog/cloud
Patchy mist in sheltered inland glens and elevated corries, soon dissipating after sunrise, most Munros largely cloud-free. The fog likely thicker around Ben Hope early, with cloud banks coming and going above 800m, also patchy cloud possible near west coast.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
90%, 70% Ben Hope and nearest coast.
Sunshine and air clarity?
Patchy sunshine through high cloud, trending sunnier with time. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
5C rising, to 7 or 8C near west coast and Ben Hope, up to 11C inland near Kintail.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Wednesday 29th April 2026
Last updated
Mon 27th Apr 26 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
South to southeasterly or locally variable, 10mph or less. Some gustier spots 15-20mph develop on / around Skye.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly negligible, but locally becoming more noticeable in places around Cuillin.
How Wet?
No rain expected
Cloud on the hills?
Little or none
Patchy fog inland glens and corries from dawn, soon dissipating to be clear. Fragments of cloud may cling to the high Cuillin and locally near west coast elsewhere for longer, but likely clears.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Above 90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Widely sunny. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
8C rising to 12C. (Rising above 20C in glens by afternoon)
Freezing Level
Above the summits. Patchy slight frost at dawn in sheltered inland glens.
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Thursday 30th April 2026
Last updated
Mon 27th Apr 26 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
South to southeasterly 15 to 25mph, gusty 30mph in places particularly on Skye.
Effect of the wind on you?
Varied with some more noticeable gusty spots, mainly around the Cuillin, may start to affect balance on some slopes.
How Wet?
No rain expected
Cloud on the hills?
None expected
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Practically certain
Sunshine and air clarity?
Extensive sunshine, some thin high cloud particularly toward west. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
8C rising to 12C afternoon.
Freezing Level
Above the summits. Slight frost inland and eastern glens at dawn.
Planning Outlook
High pressure brings settled weather and lots of spring sunshine through midweek, warm days with high UV; cool nights with grass frost in sheltered spots. Strong and gusty easterly winds will prevail for England, Wales and southern Scotland, whilst southeasterlies also tend to increase further across the Highlands by Thursday. Very dry grass and moorland conditions over mountain terrain continues to present a very high fire risk. A shift toward lower pressure by the end of the week brings a likelihood of showers on Friday, locally heavy. Southwesterly winds are then likely into the Bank Holiday weekend - cooler with a mix of sunny spells and showers in the extended forecast; very highest Scottish summits may dip close to freezing point.