Southern Uplands
The Galloway hills eastward to the Lammermuir hills. The Cheviots (including higher hills within the adjacent Northumberland NP).
Saturday'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.
Warm
Comfortable temperatures on the hills, 10 to 15C on tops, feeling pleasantly warm especially on lower ground. Beware of feeling cooler if exposed to wind on higher terrain.
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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.
Warm
Comfortable temperatures on the hills, 10 to 15C on tops, feeling pleasantly warm especially on lower ground. Beware of feeling cooler if exposed to wind on higher terrain.
Viewing Forecast For
Southern Uplands
Saturday 18th July 2026
Last updated
Fri 17th Jul 26 at
3:23PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Fog and patchy light rain north Scottish highlands early, breaking for a dry bright afternoon; smokey views east Scotland. Warm and dry with widespread high fire risk. Sun and fair weather cloud England and Wales, afternoon scattered showery bursts from Yorks Dales NP southward to Wales.
Headline for Southern Uplands
Early fog, mostly east, largely clears; warmest west
How windy? (On the summits)
Northerly (some variability), 10-15mph, strongest towards east coast, gusting 20-25mph over the Cheviot.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small, some nuisance gusts over high tops to the east.
How Wet?
Little expected
Chance a few spots of drizzly rain here and there, most likely east of M74; amounting to little, and most hills entirely dry.
Cloud on the hills?
Early cloud east lifts above the summits
Some patchy low cloud on slopes near and east of the Borders, most extensive around the Lothians and Cheviots to 500m. Fog soon lifts and largely breaks up, cloud above the hills by midday; may linger for longer on the high Cheviots but this will clear too.
Chance of cloud free summits?
Rising to 90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
A patchwork of cloud and sun, more extensive sunshine to the west early. Very good visibility, though perhaps a haze due to smoke drifting southward from the highlands.
How Cold? (at 750m)
8 to 10C at dawn, mildest west; rising to 10 or 11C east, up to 14C Galloway hills.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Southern Uplands
Sunday 19th July 2026
Last updated
Fri 17th Jul 26 at
3:23PM
How windy? (On the summits)
North-northwesterly 5-15mph, strongest wind early over the Cheviot, gusting 20-25mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small, some nuisance gusts on high tops in the east early.
How Wet?
No rain expected
Cloud on the hills?
Hills soon clear
Chance a few pockets of fine mist in sheltered areas just at dawn, a more extensive layer may cover the Cheviot above 600m in the early hours, but this all fading for clear hills.
Chance of cloud free summits?
Above 90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
A patchwork of cloud and sun. Excellent visibility, though may be impacted by smoke from the Cairngorms fire if persistent.
How Cold? (at 750m)
8 to 11C at dawn, coolest east, rising to 14 or 15C, or slightly cooler near coasts.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Southern Uplands
Monday 20th July 2026
Last updated
Fri 17th Jul 26 at
3:23PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Northerly 5-15mph, some variability.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small.
How Wet?
No rain expected
Cloud on the hills?
Early fog patches lift above summits
Patchy cloud banks from middle slopes up in the morning, at varied heights with some clear tops, the fog most extensive Ayrshire hills and Cheviots. Cloud lifts through morning, remaining well broken, and above the summits through afternoon.
Chance of cloud free summits?
Rising to 90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
A patchwork of cloud and sun, high cloud may spread across the sky at times. Very good visibility.
How Cold? (at 750m)
10 or 11C, rising to 15C well inland, staying a degree or two cooler near coasts.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Planning Outlook
Ground conditions remain very dry with wildfire risk; some areas in north Wales, the Peak District, and Cairngorms NP are currently inaccessible due to fire hazards. Weather remains settled late weekend into next week as high pressure persists west of Ireland. A northerly flow will cool temperatures slightly, dawn temperatures in the middle single digits in Scotland; staying warm in England and Wales but hill temperatures unlikely reaching the 20s. Cloud and drizzle starts to affect northwest Scotland more often, occasionally drifting further south, chance of an area of rain slipping south through the country Tuesday to Wednesday, though totals likely small. An unsettling trend is indicated for the following weekend, bringing wind, some rain, and cooler temperatures.