West Highlands
Western Highlands accessible from, and south of, Glenfinnan (Road to the Isles) and Glen Spean (includes Creag Meagaidh). This area includes Ben Nevis and the mountains around Glencoe. In the east, from Ben Alder south to Loch Lomond and Trossachs NP. Also Arran and Mull.
Today'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.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
Warm
Comfortable temperatures on the hills, rising above 10C on tops, feeling pleasantly warm especially on lower ground. Beware of feeling cooler if exposed to wind on higher terrain.
Strong warm sunshine
High UV levels, feeling very warm when ascending, beware of dehydration and sunburn.
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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.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
Warm
Comfortable temperatures on the hills, rising above 10C on tops, feeling pleasantly warm especially on lower ground. Beware of feeling cooler if exposed to wind on higher terrain.
Strong warm sunshine
High UV levels, feeling very warm when ascending, beware of dehydration and sunburn.
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Tuesday 20th May 2025
Last updated
Mon 19th May 25 at
4:30PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Mostly sunny and warm in Scotland; some patchy low fog in the north at dawn. Sunny too in England and Wales, fair weather cloud building afternoon with localised showers. Local heavy bursts later in western areas (including Galloway) with chance of isolated lightning, showers more scattered across the Pennines. Fairly light wind for all.
Headline for West Highlands
Strong warm sunshine; chance more cloud around
How windy? (On the Munros)
Easterly then soon variable, 10mph or less. Winds increase later afternoon for most: northerly 15-20mph from Lochaber/Mull and northward. To the south, northwesterly 10-15mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small
How Wet?
Rain very unlikely
Small chance of an isolated shower late afternoon into evening, mainly inland and southern areas.
Cloud on the hills?
Hills clear; some morning low fog in the south
Chance for patches of low fog in glens near the Trossachs. Soon fading for cloud-free hills.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Becoming nearly certain
Sunshine and air clarity?
Strong sunshine, some fair-weather cloud. A band of high cloud may linger in southern areas at times shrouding sun. Visibility excellent or superb.
How Cold? (at 900m)
8 or 9C at dawn, some cool patches around Arran/Clyde sea lochs. Rising to 13C well inland, nearer 11C along the coast. Some local coastal slopes will see little change.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Wednesday 21st May 2025
Last updated
Mon 19th May 25 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
North to northeasterly 10 to 20mph, strongest near the coast. More northerly into evening, up to 25mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small, becoming more blustery into the evening; may affect balance on exposed ridges. Feeling chilly.
How Wet?
Rain unlikely
Small chance an isolated shower well inland and near Clyde sea lochs later afternoon.
Cloud on the hills?
Little if any
Rare patches in morning soon lifting or dispersing.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Mostly sunny, some patchy high cloud around for a time. Visibility excellent.
How Cold? (at 900m)
7C rising to 10 to 12C, warmest in south. Likely to lower from north from dusk.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Thursday 22nd May 2025
Last updated
Mon 19th May 25 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Easterly at first 10-15mph. Becoming variable in southern areas, 10mph or less towards Trossachs.
Effect of the wind on you?
Negligible
How Wet?
Little or no rain
Small chance an odd shower forming in southern areas.
Cloud on the hills?
Banks inland and south lifting and breaking
Banks of cloud around 900-1100m well inland and south in the morning; high summits may poke above cloud tops at first. Cloud rises and breaks through morning for mostly clear hills, a few caps come and go on highest peaks.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
50% inland at dawn, rising to 90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Intermittent or frequent sun, possibly overcast in the south at dawn. Some fair weather cloud building. Superb visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
3C, nearer 5C on west coast hills. Rising up to 8C.
Freezing Level
On or just above the highest summits at dawn, soon lifting.
Planning Outlook
High pressure weakens into midweek. Some passing rain/showery bursts into Wales and England on Wednesday will lead to a mostly dry Thursday and Friday. A northerly breeze will lower temperatures; freezing levels will lower to high terrain of north and east Scotland for a time. In the short-term, ground conditions remain extensively dry, water courses are very low and the fire risk is very high. Weather turns very unsettled into the weekend as a strong frontal system arrives from the west on Friday night, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to all areas. Showers and a brisk wind will follow into the weekend.