Southern Uplands
The Galloway hills eastward to the Lammermuir hills. The Cheviots (including higher hills within the adjacent Northumberland NP).
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.
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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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.
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
Southern Uplands
Wednesday 15th October 2025
Last updated
Tue 14th Oct 25 at
4:10PM
Summary for all mountain areas
High Scottish Highland tops remain above an inversion except in the far north; cloud becoming well broken in many areas. Variable morning cloud in England and Wales lifts to or off higher slopes with sun breaks. Highest Lakeland and Snowdonia tops at or above cloud tops. Feeling mild for most, an easterly breeze in Wales.
Headline for Southern Uplands
Variable morning cloud lifts to high terrain, occasional sun breaks
How windy? (On the summits)
Variable less than 10mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Negligible
How Wet?
No rain expected
Cloud on the hills?
Cloud banks rise to high terrain
Banks of cloud possible at all heights in the morning including valley fog; the layer most extensive west of the M74. Bases gradually lift, mostly above 700m by afternoon, at times breaking to or above the summits.
Chance of cloud free summits?
50%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Occasional sun, particularly on lower slopes in the afternoon. Quite hazy, particularly near the Central Belt, clearest air towards Northumberland.
How Cold? (at 750m)
6 or 7C at dawn, locally rising a degree west of the M74. Some valleys cooler at dawn.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Southern Uplands
Thursday 16th October 2025
Last updated
Tue 14th Oct 25 at
4:10PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Generally northwesterly but variable 10-15mph, often less.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small
How Wet?
Damp air where in cloud
Where within fog, some very fine drizzle drifting around.
Cloud on the hills?
Variable, mostly over high terrain
Banks of cloud at various heights from dawn, likely more extensive over Galloway and slopes near the Central Belt. Bases lift to 700m or higher, more broken east of M74. Will variably break and fill in, likely staying cloudiest in Galloway.
Chance of cloud free summits?
30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Mostly cloudy with bright or sunny glimpses here and there, best east. Quite hazy.
How Cold? (at 750m)
5 or 6C
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Southern Uplands
Friday 17th October 2025
Last updated
Tue 14th Oct 25 at
4:10PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Easterly 10-20mph. Speeds will be variable, higher speeds mostly likely west and near Central Belt.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small
How Wet?
Rain unlikely
Small chance of very light rain arriving onto easternmost hills late in the day; likely dry all day.
Cloud on the hills?
Most extensive west, tending to lift
From dawn, banks of cloud at various heights, likely more extensive in Galloway and near the Solway. Bases lift, some breaks to summits forming around the Borders. Galloway high terrain may struggle to clear.
Chance of cloud free summits?
30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Bursts of sunshine from the Borders eastward, likely more cloudy Galloway. Morning haze, particularly near the Central Belt, tending to improve.
How Cold? (at 750m)
5 or 6C
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Planning Outlook
High pressure weakens as the weekend approaches: varied low cloud and valley fog remain likely in the mornings, causing damp surfaces and slippery rock-faces. Cloud lifts higher during the day, starting to shroud mountain peaks more often, cooler temperatures returning to the high tops. Local cloud breaks, best of breaks in west Wales, though a haze will linger on low slopes of southern Scotland, England, and Wales - clearer air likely below the cloud in the Scottish Highlands. Light winds overall, an easterly breeze for Wales. The weekend sees a transition to low pressure. Winds will rise and more high cloud will reduce sunshine, rain then arriving late weekend and coming and going into the next week. Timing and location of rain uncertain for now.