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.)
Tuesday'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.
Sunshine and showers
A good amount of dry and bright weather, but scattered bursts of rain, some may be locally heavy.
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.
Sunshine and showers
A good amount of dry and bright weather, but scattered bursts of rain, some may be locally heavy.
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 2nd June 2026
Last updated
Mon 1st Jun 26 at
4:18PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Heavy showery bursts of rain with thunder and lightning, moving eastwards over England, Wales and south-central Scotland. A zone of more persistent rain affects the Cairngorms, heavy bursts mixed in. Drier toward west coast of Scotland, improving in western England & Wales in afternoon as the breeze freshens.
Headline for The Northwest Highlands
Mostly light wind. Showery bursts mainly in inland and east.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Variable 10mph or less, little wind for periods inland. Trending westerly, increasing around Skye 15mph afternoon 10-15mph elsewhere; by evening southwesterly 20mph, then 25mph from dusk, soonest Skye.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small, then later in day feeling breezier around Skye.
How Wet?
Showers, locally heavy east; drier west
Showery rain, some heavy bursts possible, becoming concentrated on the east of the region into the afternoon and evening, chance of thunder. Coastal areas in west become generally dry.
Cloud on the hills?
Varied over tops, lifting higher
Banks of cloud at varied heights becoming confined above 800m during the morning, lifting higher into afternoon with some breaks to tops. Lower patches in showers and may continue to cap tops near Skye.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
50%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Glimpses of sun. Visibility very good, reduced in showers.
How Cold? (at 900m)
8C, slightly higher inland afternoon.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Wednesday 3rd June 2026
Last updated
Mon 1st Jun 26 at
4:18PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
South-southeasterly 20 to 35mph, strongest sustained speeds on Skye, risk 40mph, local strong gusts elsewhere.
Effect of the wind on you?
Blustery, strenuous walking in exposure, especially Cuillin, buffeting gusts on ridges and tops. Considerable wind chill.
How Wet?
Rain most persistent west
Patchy rain extends in from the southwest from dawn, becoming fairly persistent much of day over western mountains around Skye, some heavier rain. Drier at times Sutherland, but odd heavy bursts.
Cloud on the hills?
Fairly persistent Skye and west
Covering mountains around Skye most or all day, ragged patches to lower slopes in rain. Higher bases northward, possible breaks to above some tops if dry.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20% west, to 50% north.
Sunshine and air clarity?
Little or no sun. Visibility good below cloud inland and north, but hazy in west, misty coastal hills.
How Cold? (at 900m)
6C, slight rise inland afternoon. Wind chill feeling like -5C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Thursday 4th June 2026
Last updated
Mon 1st Jun 26 at
4:18PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southerly 15 to 25mph, but locally variable and less in morning mainly north. Turning westerly 25-35mph, strongest Skye.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small, but some gustier areas, then more widely blustery, affecting comfortable walking Skye. Marked wind chill.
How Wet?
Bursts of rain on and off, risk lightning
Showery rain merging in places into more constant falls, some heavy bursts particularly inland and eastward by afternoon, risk of thunder. Showers may fade for a time near west coast through afternoon into evening.
Cloud on the hills?
Fairly extensive, varied
Often covering the higher mountains all day, but varying in extent and height, some ragged patches from forest canopies up during and after rain. Base rising afternoon, some breaks in west if drier.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sun breaking through mainly west coastal areas during afternoon. Visibility occasionally good when dry, but poor in rain; improving in west.
How Cold? (at 900m)
5 or 6C, then tending to drop into night. Feeling below freezing in wind, then near -5C if exposed to stronger speeds.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Planning Outlook
An unsettled spell this week and next, as low pressure over the north Atlantic and west-southwesterly winds dominate. Periods of rain mixed with showery days widely - the most constant rain over western mountains with low cloud often shrouding the hills. Wind speed will vary, but up to gale-force for periods over the hills this week, then typically less windy next week. Temperatures near average, cooler at times. Briefly higher pressure by Saturday with fewer showers, but a further area of rain likely returns from the west during Sunday. Mid June onward shows signs of drier and warmer weather as higher pressure then expands northward with time.