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
Moderate breeze, locally gusty
A noticeable breeze, feeling cool where exposed on tops. Locally may be gusty, but unlikely to affect walking progress. 15-25mph.
Dry and sunny
Extensive sunshine. The mountains free of cloud once any early mist patches disperse.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
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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Moderate breeze, locally gusty
A noticeable breeze, feeling cool where exposed on tops. Locally may be gusty, but unlikely to affect walking progress. 15-25mph.
Dry and sunny
Extensive sunshine. The mountains free of cloud once any early mist patches disperse.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
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
Wednesday 22nd April 2026
Last updated
Tue 21st Apr 26 at
4:00PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Easterly winds, very gusty around higher tops and downslope to the west, strongest over England and particularly Wales, where gale-force in places. Dry overall, sunshine all day in western areas, whilst patchy cloud around eastern hills will tend to thin and retreat away to the coast.
Headline for The Northwest Highlands
Gusty wind. Sunny west, patchy cloud east thins.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Easterly 15-20mph, but local gusty spots 25mph, mainly western mountains.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small, but locally gusts may feel uncomfortable, not just on higher slopes. Feeling chilly in exposure.
How Wet?
No precipitation expected
Cloud on the hills?
Hardly any west, patchy cloud east
West coastal mountains clear all day. Cloud banks inland and mainly further east in morning, base around 600m, whilst highest tops may poke above the cloud. Tending to thin, but patches may linger in east.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Practically certain west, 60% rising to 90% east/northeast.
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sunshine all day Skye and much of west coast, broken cloud further east. Visibility excellent.
How Cold? (at 900m)
0 to 3C north and east, typically warmer west coast, up to locally 6C afternoon. Feeling sub-zero directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
Around freezing on higher slopes mainly in north and east in the morning, also frost some glens. Lifting above all tops.
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Thursday 23rd April 2026
Last updated
Tue 21st Apr 26 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southeasterly 10-15mph, locally variable lower speeds, but some gusts over 20mph on Skye.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small.
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
Tue 21st Apr 26 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Variable 10mph or less.
Effect of the wind on you?
Negligible.
How Wet?
No rain expected
Cloud on the hills?
Cloud not expected
Patchy light mist in sheltered glens at dawn, may briefly begin lifting upslope after sunrise but soon dissipates for cloud-free hills.
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 may stay cooler. (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.
Planning Outlook
A settled spell of weather onward through late week into the weekend, with increasingly warmer temperatures on the hills, reaching 10C+ on many tops. Valleys and some sheltered higher areas will start with a risk of frost but increasingly by the afternoons many valleys will warm up toward 20C, particularly in the west. Briefly cooler air may extend back into northeastern areas over the weekend. Strong April sunshine widely across the mountains, beware risk of sunburn. Misty starts in some valleys. After a gusty easterly during midweek, the wind will drop light for most places by late this week. A settled springtime outlook is likely for next week.