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.)
Friday's Forecast
Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Frequent or persistent rain
Steady rain fairly persistent, occasionally heavy, rather wet underfoot.
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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Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Frequent or persistent rain
Steady rain fairly persistent, occasionally heavy, rather wet underfoot.
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
Friday 12th June 2026
Last updated
Thu 11th Jun 26 at
4:07PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Strong wind for all. Showers and fog in west Scotland all day, passing east afternoon, persistent for a few later hours. Gales into Scotland from the west late afternoon into evening. Morning rain, drizzle, and fog in England, easing afternoon, driest S Pennines. Drizzle in Wales fades afternoon, sun glimpses break out.
Headline for The Northwest Highlands
Showery rain most of the day; windy, gales later
How windy? (On the Munros)
West or southwesterly, 25 to 35mph, some stronger wind early, then deteriorating afternoon, sustained speeds at least 35mph north, to 50-55mph Skye and perhaps briefly stronger.
Effect of the wind on you?
Walking often strenuous on exposed terrain, deteriorating afternoon to difficult conditions over many Munros late in the day; balance significantly challenged with significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Showers from the west
Frequently damp over west coastal hills with showers and drizzle on and off much of the day. Showers become more frequent afternoon, and rain likely sets in for a few later afternoon hours, some heavy falls western Munros.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive, lowest west
Persistent across western hills, foggy above 500-700m, or to some lower slopes nearest coasts, particularly Skye. Higher cloud bases eastward, some breaks possible above 800m, but also lowering for periods, and extensively lower late afternoon into evening.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Largely cloudy, glimpses of sun mainly eastern areas. Some west coastal haze, visibility good where drier inland and east.
How Cold? (at 900m)
5C, rising to 6C or locally 7C for a few afternoon hours eastern Munros, then widely back to 5C as evening approaches. Feeling like -5C where exposed to wind on tops, to -10C late in the day.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Saturday 13th June 2026
Last updated
Thu 11th Jun 26 at
4:07PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Westerly 40-50mph at dawn, shifting northwesterly and gradually easing to 25-35mph, lightest Skye.
Effect of the wind on you?
Difficult conditions and significant wind chill well into the day; an easing trend, but walking remains strenuous over tops.
How Wet?
Showery rain, easing
Showery rain soon spreads across most hills, setting in persistently in the north and west for several hours at least. Breaking into showers afternoon and gradually fading to just drizzle and light spotty rain west coast later.
Cloud on the hills?
Fairly extensive
Cloud shrouds the western Munros to at least the middle slopes most of the day. Some higher bases and more broken inland in the morning, but likely spreading more widely by midday and remaining extensive for several afternoon hours.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
A few glimpses of weak sun. Visibility often poor due to fog and rain, some haze near coasts.
How Cold? (at 900m)
5C, may rise slightly Kintail and Ben Wyvis. Feeling as cold as -7C in early wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Sunday 14th June 2026
Last updated
Thu 11th Jun 26 at
4:07PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Northwesterly, shifting northerly and later northeasterly, 15-20mph, some notable gustiness. Trending lighter later.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small, but some notable gusts in exposure here and there.
How Wet?
Light patchy rain fades
Some fine drizzle on the high tops in the morning, a few patches of light rain drifting from the north in the early hours. Any precipitation likely fades for a dry afternoon.
Cloud on the hills?
Lifting to high coastal slopes
Cloud covers the summits at dawn, bases as low as 500m north and west coast slopes; up to 800m Kintail. A lifting trend, increasingly broken as well, many inland/south summits largely clear afternoon. Some patchy banks cling to high north and west slopes.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Rising to 70%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sun increasingly breaking out, best inland, but some high cloud around. Very good visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
5 or 6C, rising to 8 to 10C, mildest Kintail; northernmost Munros a degree cooler.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Planning Outlook
Higher pressure to the southwest this weekend, bringing warmer and drier conditions to Wales. Showery rain affecting Scotland on Saturday, some patches reaching northwest England; staying very windy and cool in Scotland and northern England on Saturday too. Sunday will be a clearing day for most: early rain in Scottish Highlands easing and most cloud lifting off summits, sunshine but weakened by high cloud. Temperature more widely mild, warm in Wales. Into next week, a mixed southwesterly pattern remains, windy at times with periods of rain, drizzle and low cloud most persistent in the west. Warmest in England and Wales, but cooler westerly air likely returns at times mid-late week. Pressure generally trending higher, but extensively settled weather may remain elusive in the near-term.