Southeastern Highlands
The southern Highlands as far west as the Callander area and north to Loch Ericht, Drumochter and summits near Glenshee ski-centre (summits within the historic county of Perthshire). Also Ochils and Angus hills.
Thursday's Forecast
Gale force, walking arduous
Considerable buffeting, walking into the wind will be strenuous on exposed terrain, stronger gusts may knock you off your feet. 40 to 55mph.
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 1 to 5C on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate layers.
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Gale force, walking arduous
Considerable buffeting, walking into the wind will be strenuous on exposed terrain, stronger gusts may knock you off your feet. 40 to 55mph.
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 1 to 5C on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate layers.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Thursday 18th September 2025
Last updated
Wed 17th Sep 25 at
4:30PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Strong upland wind or gales across the mountains. Frontal wave bringing persistent, heavy rain and extensive cloud from North Wales to the Southern Uplands. Highlands drier, especially east of A9, but showery near the west and north-west coast in the morning. Temperatures mild but with notable wind chill.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Upland gales but dry. Patchy cloud clearing.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southwesterly 45 to 55mph in the morning. Easing a little in the afternoon to around 40mph, initially near Loch Tay. Very gusty.
Effect of the wind on you?
Difficult walking conditions will make progress challenging. Very powerful gusts may easily blow you over. Easing to arduous conditions later. Significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Little or no rain
Small chance of isolated light showers, particularly Ben Lawers to Ben Alder and hills near Blair Atholl.
Cloud on the hills?
Clearing
Patchy cloud on high ground will lift and mostly clear in the afternoon.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
60% becoming 80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Widespread sunshine through high cloud. Excellent visibility inland; hazy over the North Sea.
How Cold? (at 900m)
8C. Feeling around -5C in the wind.
Freezing Level
Well above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Friday 19th September 2025
Last updated
Wed 17th Sep 25 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southwesterly 25 to 35mph, speeds may fluctuate through day, generally strongest in morning, may reach 40mph high tops.
Effect of the wind on you?
Feeling blustery with balance affected at times over higher terrain, especially morning. Considerable wind chill.
How Wet?
A little rain mostly morning
Rain on and off most likely in the morning, amounts mostly small, tending to fade, may become largely dry. Small risk a little light rain may linger.
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly higher areas, some breaks
Cloud shrouding slopes from mid-slopes up on mountains nearer the Central Belt in morning, base rising toward higher slopes, mostly above 900-1000m. Best chance of breaks near Mount Keen.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Glimpses of sun may break through. Poor visibility in rain, then becoming good below cloud.
How Cold? (at 900m)
7C. Feeling below -5C in the wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Saturday 20th September 2025
Last updated
Wed 17th Sep 25 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Forecast details uncertain. North or northeasterly, probably 15 to 25mph, but risk of 50mph+ late in the day.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small at first, comfort of walking affected in the afternoon. Risk of difficult conditions later. Marked wind chill.
How Wet?
Probably little or no rain
Occasional light rain at times, but overall feeling dry. Any precipitation will fall as snow flurries on high ground in the afternoon. Chance of more persistent, heavy rain if position of front shifts north.
Cloud on the hills?
Widespread on high ground
Widespread patchy cloud at various levels through the day. Should heavier rain arrive, these will merge, lower and become more extensive.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
50%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Little or no sunshine, possibly completely overcast. Good visibility.
How Cold? (at 900m)
5C, dropping to 2C through the day. Higher summits likely to be below freezing in the afternoon. Afternoon wind chill: -5 to -10C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits in the morning, dropping to 1200-1100m by the afternoon and further into evening.
Planning Outlook
Weather remains mixed into and through the weekend, often with high winds, regions of persistent rain and extensive cloud. Temperatures falling through Saturday across the UK with the higher Scottish summits dropping below freezing and frosts in some glens. Looking increasingly likely that high pressure will take hold from the north on Sunday evening, bringing a period of more settled weather across the country for a couple of days at least, perhaps longer.