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.
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.
Bright sunshine
Beware of sunburn from bright spring sunshine, despite feeling cool in any breeze on higher terrain.
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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.
Bright sunshine
Beware of sunburn from bright spring sunshine, despite feeling cool in any breeze on higher terrain.
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Thursday 23rd April 2026
Last updated
Wed 22nd Apr 26 at
4:00PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Gusty easterly winds for England, Wales and southern Scotland, but warmer and less windy overall than recent days. Light winds for much of the Highlands. Some early low-level mist, mostly toward eastern Pennines, but the mountains clear with bright sunshine widely; high UV levels, beware sunburn.
Headline for The Northwest Highlands
Light wind, local gusts. Sunshine, warming up.
How windy? (On the Munros)
South-southeasterly 10-15mph, locally variable lower speeds inland and toward north, but typically 15-20mph on Skye with some gusts 25mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small, but some noticeably gustier spots on Skye, not necessarily on the highest terrain.
How Wet?
No precipitation expected
Cloud on the hills?
None expected
Some ribbons of fog mostly in eastward draining glens early morning, brief fragments may drift upslope, but the mountains generally clear all day.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Practically certain
Sunshine and air clarity?
Widely sunny, possibly thin high cloud. Visibility excellent.
How Cold? (at 900m)
6C rising to 9C, locally warmer by afternoon. (Glens start cooler, then locally approach 20C in west afternoon).
Freezing Level
Frost inland glens and some sheltered higher areas at dawn. Otherwise above freezing to the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Friday 24th April 2026
Last updated
Wed 22nd Apr 26 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Variable 10mph or less. Ben Hope area may increase a little westerly 15-20mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Negligible.
How Wet?
No rain expected
Cloud on the hills?
Cloud not expected, local fog
Patchy light mist in sheltered glens at dawn soon dissipates for cloud-free hills. Possibly a layer of fog over the sea off the north coast may lap onto some lower northern hills; tops clear above this.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Practically certain
Sunshine and air clarity?
Mostly sunny, some thin high-cloud around. Very good visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
8C rising to 10C; far north nearer 7C. (Glens start much cooler, then approach 20C afternoon).
Freezing Level
Above the summits. At dawn, slight frost in some inland glens and possibly sheltered corries.
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Saturday 25th April 2026
Last updated
Wed 22nd Apr 26 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Variable mostly 10mph or less. May become north-northwesterly 20mph, mainly Sutherland.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small.
How Wet?
No rain expected
Cloud on the hills?
Possible cloud forming over north tops
Some low-level mist mainly eastern glens and toward North Sea in the morning. Western mountains toward Skye also Great Glen likely remain clear. Risk of cloud forming across higher slopes with time in more northern areas.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
70%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Largely sunny, but may cloud over in northern areas. Visibility excellent.
How Cold? (at 900m)
8 to 10C, but may drop several degrees in northern areas, risk below 5C, and feeling sub-zero here if wind strengthens.
Freezing Level
Above the summits. Patchy frost at dawn inland glens and sheltered higher areas.
Planning Outlook
A generally dry spell of weather continues into the weekend and next week, with mostly light winds and pleasantly warm temperatures, reaching 10C+ on many tops. Valleys and some sheltered higher areas will see some frosty dawns but by the afternoons many valleys will warm up toward 20C. Briefly cooler air drifts back into northeastern areas later Saturday. Strong April sunshine widely across the mountains, beware risk of sunburn. Misty starts in some valleys.