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
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.
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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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.
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
Monday 24th August 2026
Last updated
Sun 23rd Aug 26 at
4:00PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Dry overall with sunshine and broken cloud. Some early low-level fog patches will soon disperse, briefly cloud drifting over some hill slopes, but most mountains often clear all day. Light-moderate south-southeasterly breezes, locally gusty, stronger easterly winds mid & south Wales.
Headline for The Northwest Highlands
Dry with sun, mostly clear hills. Local gusts.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southerly 10-15mph in the morning, at times 20mph west, shifting southeasterly and rising a little for periods in afternoon, some gusty spots 20-25mph Skye.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small, though some more noticeable gusty slopes mainly over the Cuillin middle of day onward.
How Wet?
No rain expected
Cloud on the hills?
Little expected
Patchy cloud at varied heights to start, mostly low-mid slopes and local fog into glens. Fragments lift to cap some higher slopes during the morning, but mostly above all summits afternoon.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Mostly sunny, a little high cloud around, and afternoon fair weather cloud. Very good visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
7C rising to 10C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits. Local pockets of grass frost some inland glens at dawn.
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Tuesday 25th August 2026
Last updated
Sun 23rd Aug 26 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
East to southeasterly 10 to 20mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small.
How Wet?
Rain unlikely
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly little
Some patchy cloud banks may drift onto hill slopes mainly in areas north of Dornoch Firth up to Ben Hope. Western mountains largely clear, rare brief patches drifting over some tops.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Mostly sunny, some thin high cloud. Visibility excellent.
How Cold? (at 900m)
8C rising to 11 to 13C, coolest in far north.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Wednesday 26th August 2026
Last updated
Sun 23rd Aug 26 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Easterly 20 to 35mph, gusty in places particularly western mountains.
Effect of the wind on you?
Generally breezy, but some notable gusty areas may suddenly affect balance, including on some western downslopes.
How Wet?
Little or no rain
A little drizzle may affect eastern hills at times. Odd spots elsewhere if high cloud thickens. Later possibly a brief burst of rain moving in from the south.
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly little, or confined to east
Low cloud banks cling to some eastern hills, breaks forming afternoon. Odd patches further west, but many mountains often clear, patches later in rain.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
70%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sun best toward west, high cloud tending to thicken from the south. Visibility very good, hazier toward east.
How Cold? (at 900m)
9C rising to 13C afternoon. Feeling like 2 to 5C in the wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Planning Outlook
Low pressure to the south will develop and drift across Britain into the second half of this week bringing increasingly wet conditions widely. Areas of rain will drift northward during Wednesday, possibly thundery showers forming over England & Wales. Heavy and thundery rain likely affects England, Wales & southern Scotland on Thursday-Friday, potentially prolonged heavy falls bringing a risk of flooding locally. Northwest Scotland likely driest. The eastern Highlands often covered in low cloud. Strong gusty easterly winds prevail for a few days through midweek. Into the weekend it remains unsettled with areas of rain and heavy showers, plus cooler northwesterly winds developing.