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.
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.
Hazy, some fog banks
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Distant views reduced by haze, locally foggy for a time in valleys and some hill slopes.
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.
Frequent or persistent rain
Steady rain fairly persistent, occasionally heavy, rather wet underfoot.
Hazy, some fog banks
Distant views reduced by haze, locally foggy for a time in valleys and some hill slopes.
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
Southeastern Highlands
Saturday 2nd May 2026
Last updated
Fri 1st May 26 at
2:58PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Very varied weather across the country: wettest in far northern and later eastern Scotland as cold and blustery weather penetrates southwards. Rain will later set in from south across Wales. Otherwise, areas of low cloud and pockets drizzle lifting to give patchy sunshine.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Colder. Showery rain, mainly afternoon.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Direction varied; widely 10mph or less. Later afternoon and evening: Becoming northeasterly 25mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Negligible most of day, locally in gusty wind (including on lower slopes) late in day ease of walking affected by the wind.
How Wet?
Rain on and off, risk heavy bursts
Morning: largely dry. Afternoon: Increasingly bursts of rain, setting in for a couple of hours in some areas, most likely N Angus, Glenshee and north of Glen Garry - expect heavy bursts. Small risk thunder.
Cloud on the hills?
Generally extensive on higher areas, may clear some higher tops
Low cloud may well be widespread from dawn, although the base likely to rise to or above 1050m by late morning. As rain forms, cloud filling in widely above 600m, and fragments upward from forest canopies (perhaps widely so Angus and in evening Ochils).
Chance of cloud free Munros?
70%, dropping to 20% later in day
Sunshine and air clarity?
Occasional sunshine. The air very clear, but visibility poor where raining.
How Cold? (at 900m)
Between 6C and 10C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Sunday 3rd May 2026
Last updated
Fri 1st May 26 at
2:58PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Direction varied widely 10mph or less. May be or become north to northeasterly up to 20mph, strongest near central belt.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly negligible.
How Wet?
Little or no rain
Risk of the odd light shower. Low risk of rain approaching Scotland from the south affecting areas near central belt - highest risk afternoon.
Cloud on the hills?
Very little; may persist higher tops
Cloud may be extensive on higher slopes morning, but by midday should be above about 1000m, possibly 1200m. In rain later cloud likely to descend onto higher slopes.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
70%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Little or no sunshine. Excellent or superb visibility - though turning misty in rain.
How Cold? (at 900m)
3C, rising to 5 to possibly 7C west of A9.
Freezing Level
Just above highest summits. Frost some valleys at first.
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Monday 4th May 2026
Last updated
Fri 1st May 26 at
2:58PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Northwesterly 15mph, perhaps 20mph for a few hours.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small
How Wet?
Occasional rain
Frequently dry; although scattered showers developing afternoon. These may merge to give an hour or two of constant rain in places (probably east of the A9). Total rainfall small.
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly confined to higher tops; may clear for a few hours
Cloud base likely to vary, generally rising through the morning to 1050 or above. However, near rain, expect cloud to be extensive for a couple of hours above 600m.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
70%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Patches of sunshine, mainly morning. Visibility generally very good or excellent. Temporarily poor in rain.
How Cold? (at 900m)
2C, rising by mid afternoon to 7C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Planning Outlook
Lower than normal temperatures on the mountains most or all next week, particularly across the Scottish highlands where fresh snow in some areas and freezing level sometimes below 750m. Generally though, although the weather mixed, total rainfall will be fairly small and winds often light (at least until toward the weekend). Cloud will frequently be above mountain summits.