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.)
Saturday'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.
Frequent or persistent rain
Steady rain fairly persistent, occasionally heavy, rather wet underfoot.
Poor visibility
Murky conditions with areas of fog shrouding the hills, making navigation challenging. Map and compass essential.
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.
Frequent or persistent rain
Steady rain fairly persistent, occasionally heavy, rather wet underfoot.
Poor visibility
Murky conditions with areas of fog shrouding the hills, making navigation challenging. Map and compass essential.
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
Saturday 31st October 2026
Last updated
Fri 30th Oct 26 at
4:00PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Rain and low cloud affects the northwestern Highlands much of the day, plus blustery winds on some high terrain. Drier further inland/east in Scotland, best cloud breaks N/E of Cairngorms. England and Wales dry with light winds; morning fog on low ground, but the hills sunny above an inversion.
Headline for The Northwest Highlands
Breezy, rain much of day, lowest cloud Skye.
How windy? (On the Munros)
South to southwesterly 20 to 25mph, to locally 30mph for a few hours, tending to lessen again later from west.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small, but more noticeably blustery and affecting comfortable walking for periods on high terrain; marked chill.
How Wet?
Rain and drizzle extensively, patchier north/east
A broad swathe of rain and drizzle will move very little all day, draped across the region, heaviest in the morning on western mountains Wester Ross southward. Tending to fade on Skye during the afternoon, but lingering on the nearby mainland. Patchier smaller amounts of rain and drizzle Sutherland and near Ben Wyvis, very little far north.
Cloud on the hills?
Covering most higher areas all day
Fog from lower slopes up to tops near Skye, and cloud banks above 600 to 900m areas generally north and east of Torridon. An improvement near the west coast only toward dusk.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Below 10% around Skye, 20% furthest north/east.
Sunshine and air clarity?
Little or no sunshine and visibility often poor due to rain.
How Cold? (at 900m)
8C, later tending to drop to 5C from west. Feeling just below 0C in the wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Sunday 1st November 2026
Last updated
Fri 30th Oct 26 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
West to northwesterly 15 to 20mph, locally 25mph far north summits at times.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small, but feeling chilly in exposure on higher tops.
How Wet?
Largely dry
An odd light shower possible near to northwest coasts, but most places dry.
Cloud on the hills?
Capping western tops
Cloud banks drifting onto western mountains mostly above 800-900m, some breaks, best inland. Some patchy mist lower down early in day.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
40%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Fairly cloudy west coastal areas, patchy sunshine inland and east. Visibility very good.
How Cold? (at 900m)
0 or 1C, small variation with height from glens up early morning. Feeling like -5 to 7C in breeze on tops.
Freezing Level
Close to freezing on higher slopes all day, plus patchy frost in glens early morning.
Viewing Forecast For
The Northwest Highlands
Monday 2nd November 2026
Last updated
Fri 30th Oct 26 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
North to northwesterly 10 to 20mph, locally 25mph at times around northern tops.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small, but locally more noticeable and feeling chilly on higher northern hills.
How Wet?
Little or no rain
Patchy drizzle around cloud banks or an odd light shower near to coasts.
Cloud on the hills?
Capping some tops
Banks of cloud drifting over higher slopes, most frequently toward north, and for periods near west coast, may often cap some tops above 800m. Patchy fog banks also some glens inland.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
40%
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.
Planning Outlook
High pressure centred over Scotland will persist during early November bringing settled conditions. Generally dry weather, but some areas of misty dampness and regular fog on low ground, some cloud banks on hills but also inversion conditions on high tops, particularly Scotland. Overnight frost in glens will be common, plus some frost pockets for sheltered high terrain, whilst many summits will stay often just above freezing point. Light winds for several days into next week for Scotland, but stronger easterlies are likely for England and particularly Wales which would push cloud banks higher up here during the week ahead.