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.)
Wednesday'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.
Very warm
Warm conditions across the hills, rising above 15C on tops. Increasingly hot on lower terrain, reaching 25C+ in many valleys. Beware of dehydration.
Strong warm sunshine
High UV levels, feeling very warm when ascending, beware of dehydration and sunburn.
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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.
Very warm
Warm conditions across the hills, rising above 15C on tops. Increasingly hot on lower terrain, reaching 25C+ in many valleys. Beware of dehydration.
Strong warm sunshine
High UV levels, feeling very warm when ascending, beware of dehydration and sunburn.
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Wednesday 15th July 2026
Last updated
Tue 14th Jul 26 at
4:28PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Warm across the hills with strong sunshine. Fog for lower eastern areas from dawn - Scottish hills above the fog, whilst low cloud banks drift onto hill slopes over Pennines for a few hours. Easterly breeze, strongest for south Pennines & Wales. Extremely dry ground, beware of fire.
Headline for The Northwest Highlands
Warm and sunny, early low fog in east. Light wind.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Mostly easterly Skye to Kintail, southeasterly for Sutherland, at times variable direction widely; 5 to 10mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Negligible.
How Wet?
No rain expected
Cloud on the hills?
Mountains clear
From dawn, fog in eastward draining glens and only lowest eastern hill slopes, retreating back to the North Sea and dispersing in morning. From dusk, some sea fog may drift onto western coasts.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Practically certain
Sunshine and air clarity?
Strong sunshine all day. Excellent visibility on high terrain, some low-level haze, fog toward east coast.
How Cold? (at 900m)
16C from dawn (warmer than glens), rising to 19C (glens reach 25C or locally 27C inland and west, cooler near east coast).
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Thursday 16th July 2026
Last updated
Tue 14th Jul 26 at
4:28PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Northeasterly or variable, 5 to 10mph, at times 15mph mainly later in day.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small.
How Wet?
No rain expected
Some fine misty dampness may occur on lower coastal slopes mainly in north.
Cloud on the hills?
Hills clear, sea fog
Fog may exist over the sea around most of the region much of the day, lapping onto lowest coastal slopes, but the mountains widely clear. Toward evening, some fog banks may start to drift upslope in northern areas.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Practically certain (above coastal fog)
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sunshine over the mountains dawn til dusk, occasional thin high cloud. Visibility excellent on hills, fog may be extensive over the sea.
How Cold? (at 900m)
16C from dawn, (warmer than glens at first), rising to 19C (glens reach 26C or locally warmer on western mainland).
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Friday 17th July 2026
Last updated
Tue 14th Jul 26 at
4:28PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Northerly 15 to 25mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small, but feeling more blustery at times and noticeable cooler on high terrain.
How Wet?
Rain unlikely
An odd pocket of drizzle mainly northernmost areas.
Cloud on the hills?
Covering some hills for periods
Varied banks of cloud drifting onto some hill slopes, mainly northern areas for periods, perhaps also Skye. Highest tops above the cloud early in day, but some cloud likely drifts higher up. Well broken and often clear near Kintail.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
50% north, 80% south.
Sunshine and air clarity?
Patchwork of sun and cloud. Visibility very good or excellent.
How Cold? (at 900m)
8 to 12C, coolest if in fog. Feeling closer to freezing directly in wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Planning Outlook
Settled summer weather continues into the weekend and next week as high pressure dominates. Warm temperatures on the hills in midweek will trend cooler from the north from Friday into the weekend, dropping below 10C on summits for periods, mainly Scottish mountains. Most persistently cooler in the north where some cloud will be drawn over the tops at times, occasional light showery rain. Otherwise generally ongoing dry weather, with good amounts of sun and many hill tops often clear of cloud. Continuing very high risk of fire with extremely dry ground conditions. A change of weather pattern late in the month brings scope for rain and thundery showers.