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.
Today's Forecast
Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Sunshine and showers
A good amount of dry and bright weather, but scattered bursts of rain, some may be locally heavy.
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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Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Sunshine and showers
A good amount of dry and bright weather, but scattered bursts of rain, some may be locally heavy.
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
West Highlands
Tuesday 16th September 2025
Last updated
Mon 15th Sep 25 at
4:31PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Strong upland winds across the UK in the morning will ease from the west into the afternoon. Frequent showers in west-coastal regions; more scattered inland with the Peak District and Cairngorms National Parks becoming or staying largely dry. Extensive cloud on most high ground. Temperatures feeling cool.
Headline for West Highlands
Strong upland wind, easing. Occasional showers.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Northwesterly 25 to 35mph will tend to moderate gradually into the afternoon toward 20mph, initially on the west coast.
Effect of the wind on you?
Arduous conditions through morning, perhaps difficult in the south for a time, significant wind chill. Easing later on.
How Wet?
Occasional showers, mostly south
Scattered showers, rarely heavy. May remain rather frequent on/near Arran.
Cloud on the hills?
Fairly extensive, but rising to tops.
Extensive banks from dawn from mid slopes upwards, patches to 400m west coast. Bases will lift and break to become mostly above 900-1100m afternoon.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20% lifting to 60%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Overcast start, but patchwork of sunshine breaking through into the afternoon. Visibility becoming very good.
How Cold? (at 900m)
6C. Feeling below freezing in the wind, at times nearer -5C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Wednesday 17th September 2025
Last updated
Mon 15th Sep 25 at
4:31PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Still some uncertainty: Southeasterly becoming southwesterly 30 to 45mph, highest near coast. Risk 50mph evening.
Effect of the wind on you?
Expect arduous, blustery conditions, affecting ease of walking and balance on ridges. Further deterioration into evening likely.
How Wet?
Light rain on and off
Light rain on and off throughout the day, potentially becoming more persistent, and perhaps heavier, for a few hours in places.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive near west coast
Cloud extensive on high ground, especially where rain is frequent. Higher chance of breaks well inland.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Mostly overcast with layers of high cloud. Visibility very good if dry, reduced to poor if areas of rain develop.
How Cold? (at 900m)
5 or 6C. Feeling sub-zero in the wind, -5C or below if speeds increase.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
West Highlands
Thursday 18th September 2025
Last updated
Mon 15th Sep 25 at
4:31PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Forecast details very uncertain. Southwesterly 40 to 50mph, risk sustained 60mph. Very gusty.
Effect of the wind on you?
Difficult walking conditions will make progress challenging. Very powerful gusts may easily blow you over. Significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Likely wet near coast
Heavy, on-and-off showers likely near the west coast, especially Lochaber. These may merge to become persistent rain. Chance of Loch Lomond NP and Arran seeing only small amounts of rain.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive where raining
Extensive cloud down to coastal slopes where in rain. Regions that remain dry will have a much higher cloud base, inland Loch Lomond NP best chance for breaks.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Little or no sun in many places, but patchy or widespread sunshine if out of rain. Poor visibility near the coast.
How Cold? (at 900m)
7C. Feeling around -5C in the wind.
Freezing Level
Well above the summits.
Planning Outlook
An ongoing unsettled outlook generally dominated by low pressure. Extensive rain and gales into midweek, likely wettest on west-coastal regions. Areas of rain and showers frequently in the forecast later in the week. Temperatures near-average, but feeling cool when exposed to wind. A chillier northwesterly may emerge by next weekend, briefly dropping near freezing on highest Scottish tops. Indications then favour higher pressure at least briefly expanding northwards early next week for some drier days, but unlikely to settle down for long.