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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
West Highlands
Monday 4th May 2026
Last updated
Sun 3rd May 26 at
4:26PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Showers soon drifting into northwest Scotland, cloud spreading onto western high terrain, and rain later more widespread across northern Scotland. Scattered showers in southern Scotland and afternoon in England, early low cloud but many summits clearing. Some showers in Wales, mostly south with heavy bursts afternoon.
Headline for West Highlands
Many clear summits early; afternoon showers Lochaber
How windy? (On the Munros)
Northwesterly 15mph, to 20mph highest tops.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small, but nuisance breezes on highest tops.
How Wet?
Scattered showers Lochaber, elsewhere substantially dry
Well-scattered showers drift into Lochaber in the morning, a few rare showers further south within a few miles of the coast too. Showers become more frequent in Lochaber later in the day. Likely staying dry near Loch Lomond, small risk of an odd drizzly shower here late in the day.
Cloud on the hills?
Increasingly over high terrain, lowest northwest
Patchy cloud on high summits in Lochaber and nearby in the morning; mostly clear south of Ben Nevis. Cloud caps begin spreading more widely, bases lowering, particularly afternoon; variable between 700-1000m, lowest near the coast, to middle slopes in later showers. Breaks to well-inland tops into the afternoon.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
70% lowering to 30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
A mostly sunny morning gives way to a patchwork of cloud and sun, more often cloudy Lochaber later in the day. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
0 to +2C at dawn, mildest towards Loch Lomond and Arran. Rising to 3 or 4C, mildest well-inland.
Freezing Level
1100-1200m most of the day, lowest in Lochaber where may be closer to 900m in the morning with patchy frosts in glens.
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Tuesday 5th May 2026
Last updated
Sun 3rd May 26 at
4:26PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Northerly 10-15mph, risk stronger wind for a time high northern tops and coastal Lochaber, to 30mph high summits.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small most of the day, though a risk of a period of stronger wind over summits which will affect stability.
How Wet?
Few snow showers
A few snow showers will drift from the north, though many hills remains substantially dry. Falling as rain below 500-600m with time; highest level south, more showers here later too.
Cloud on the hills?
Banks on high inland terrain
Scattered fog banks to middle slopes in the morning, most extensive well-inland. Fog lifts and breaks through morning, mostly just high inland terrain by afternoon. A few summits breaks, variably lower in showers, and returning to coastal summits with time too.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
60%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Bursts of sunshine, more extensive along the coast for a few hours. Largely excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-2C rising to 0C. Southern islands always at least a degree milder.
Freezing Level
500m Creag Meagaidh, patchy frosts in glens. 600-700m for most, lifting to 1000m (nearer 900m south early).
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Wednesday 6th May 2026
Last updated
Sun 3rd May 26 at
4:26PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Variable becoming south or southeasterly, 10 to 20mph, may become gustier 25mph in places during day.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small, but feeling noticeably chillier if exposed to wind on higher tops.
How Wet?
Scattered showers, of snow on tops
Local showers mostly near coast at first, then inland by afternoon, snow flurries above 800-900m, possible soft hail; risk of a local cluster in Lochaber over an hour or so, but some locations staying fully dry.
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly little, lifting above tops
Some patchy cloud forming on mid to upper slopes in the morning, but rising to higher tops then most cloud above the hills by midday onward. Odd ragged patches may return around showers.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Patchwork of sun, thin high cloud; tending to cloud over especially inland afternoon. Visibility excellent.
How Cold? (at 900m)
-1C at first, rising to +3C afternoon.
Freezing Level
700-800m from dawn, plus patchy frost inland glens if skies are clear. Rising to 1300m or just above during afternoon.
Planning Outlook
Chilly most or all week, particularly across the Scottish Highlands where fresh snow in some areas and morning freezing level sometimes below 700m; patchy frosts developing in the glens and corries, though always thawing soon after sunrise. Wednesday is likely the chilliest day. Mixed weather with showers drifting around the country, though total rainfall will be fairly small. Wind often light as well, though variable afternoon breezes will form, particularly around showers where gusts may be suddenly strong. Local low fog in the mornings, typically lifting towards high terrain, often above summits though regions for best breaks are uncertain; often cloud with just glimpses of sun for most. Next weekend is indicated to be wet in Wales and England; detail remains uncertain in Scotland.