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.)
Monday'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.
Chilly
Air temperature typically 0 to 5C on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate 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.
Chilly
Air temperature typically 0 to 5C on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate layers.
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Monday 2nd November 2026
Last updated
Sun 1st Nov 26 at
4:00PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Light winds for much of the Highlands; a stronger northeasterly breeze for England & Wales, particularly toward the south, feeling chilly. Generally dry, sunshine best in southern Scotland and toward the Irish Sea coast. Some cloud banks in northern Scotland, but high mountains may poke out above this.
Headline for The Northwest Highlands
Mostly light wind, patchy cloud and sun, best south.
How windy? (On the Munros)
North to northwesterly, shifting northeasterly during day over western mountains; 10 to 15mph or less, to occasional 20mph in morning Ben Hope to Ben Wyvis.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly negligible, locally more noticeable for a time in north and feeling chilly.
How Wet?
Little or no rain
Patchy drizzle around cloud banks or an odd light shower near to north coasts.
Cloud on the hills?
Varying around upper slopes, better breaks inland and south
Banks of cloud drifting over higher slopes, most frequently toward north, and for periods near west coast, often capping some tops above 800m; highest summits may poke out of cloud or between cloud banks at times. More broken toward Kintail. Some mist locally inland glens at first.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
40%, to 60% south toward Great Glen.
Sunshine and air clarity?
Occasional sun mostly toward Great Glen. Visibility very good out of cloud.
How Cold? (at 900m)
2 to 4C. Feeling like -5C in stronger wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Tuesday 3rd November 2026
Last updated
Sun 1st Nov 26 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southeasterly or variable, 10mph or less most places, locally 10-15mph Skye.
Effect of the wind on you?
Negligible.
How Wet?
No rain expected
Cloud on the hills?
Little west, some low cloud east
Cloud banks mostly around eastern hills, but higher slopes may poke out above the cloud. Very little cloud for most western mountains, local patches drifting around.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sunshine fairly widely, but some eastern hills cloudier. Visibility very good.
How Cold? (at 900m)
4 or 5C, little change with added height; some lower terrain starts colder.
Freezing Level
Above the summits, but pockets of frost both higher and lower slopes at dawn.
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Wednesday 4th November 2026
Last updated
Sun 1st Nov 26 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Variable, mainly southeasterly around Skye, 10mph or less.
Effect of the wind on you?
Negligible.
How Wet?
Rain not expected
Cloud on the hills?
Most mountains clear; some cloud east
Very little cloud most western mountains. Patchy cloud around some slopes mainly inland and more likely easternmost hills; highest summits may be just above the patches.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sunniest west and north, some patchy cloud toward east. Visibility very good.
How Cold? (at 900m)
2 or 3C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits, but frost in morning in some glens and upland hollows.
Planning Outlook
A settled week ahead as high pressure resides toward the north. Easterly winds will prevail, strongest for Wales and the southern Pennines. Largely dry weather, whilst variable cloud will be drawn in from the North Sea, at times some light showers in eastern areas. Best chance for inversion conditions will be on higher tops in Scotland, emerging above cloud at times. Sunshine typically best toward western coasts. Temperatures mostly above freezing on high terrain, but some frost overnight in glens and some upland hollows; then cooler toward the weekend on tops. Quiet weather also likely as next weekend begins, perhaps further ahead, though a mixed Atlantic influence may return to Scotland.