Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Cairngorms National Park and Monadhliath. Also includes the Ben Alder area hills between Loch Ericht and Loch Laggan.
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.
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.
Bright sunshine
Beware of sunburn from bright spring sunshine, despite feeling cool in the breeze 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.
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.
Bright sunshine
Beware of sunburn from bright spring sunshine, despite feeling cool in the breeze on higher terrain.
Viewing Forecast For
Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Friday 9th May 2025
Last updated
Thu 8th May 25 at
3:29PM
Summary for all mountain areas
In Scotland, thin mist in the glens and isolated cloud caps over highest tops at dawn will soon clear for cloud free hills. Isolated low morning fog in eastern valleys of England and Wales as well, also soon clearing. A patchwork of sun for most as high fair-weather cloud builds, feeling warm in direct sun. Mostly light winds.
Headline for Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Dry with patchy high cloud increasing; breeze in the east later
How windy? (On the Munros)
Variable or southwesterly 15mph or less. Eastern Cairngorms and Deeside may see 20mph breezes as dusk approaches.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small
How Wet?
No rain
Cloud on the hills?
Little if any on highest tops at dawn, then cloud-free
Isolated cloud caps may cover highest summits of the Cairngorms at dawn. Thin local mists in inland glens at dawn as well. Cloud soon lifts and dissipates for cloud-free mountains.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Above 90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sunshine and well broken cloud. Cloud fills in through the afternoon, though intermittent sun bursts will persist. Visibility excellent.
How Cold? (at 900m)
7 or 8C, rising to 11C by afternoon, some local areas north of Cairngorms reaching 12C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Saturday 10th May 2025
Last updated
Thu 8th May 25 at
3:29PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
South to southwesterly 10 to 20mph. Slight rise in speeds around dusk.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small
How Wet?
Little or no rain
Small chance of an odd spot of light rain over Monadhlaith.
Cloud on the hills?
Not expected
Chance of cloud free Munros?
Above 90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Mostly sunny, some fair weather cloud building after noon. Visibility excellent.
How Cold? (at 900m)
5C from dawn, rising to 12C afternoon.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Cairngorms NP and Monadhliath
Sunday 11th May 2025
Last updated
Thu 8th May 25 at
3:29PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southerly 15-25mph, higher winds at dawn up to 30mph. Easing in afternoon, direction may be variable.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small, some walking impeded in the morning, notably on exposed high terrain.
How Wet?
Afternoon bursts of rain
Some outbreaks of rain after noon, chance frequent for a few hours.
Cloud on the hills?
If any, only high terrain in rain
Mostly clear. Bases may lower onto higher terrain in the afternoon during rain outbreaks.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Mostly sunny morning, gradually becoming overcast through afternoon. Excellent visibility, poor in rain.
How Cold? (at 900m)
8 or 9C, rising only slightly during daylight
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Planning Outlook
Low pressure south and west of the British Isles will facilitate bursts of rain into Wales though the weekend into next week. High pressure to the east keeps most eastern areas settled during this time. The continental wind track will keep most cloud above the summits, with eastern areas often sunny. Generally settled conditions prevail next week as high pressure reestablishes just north of the British Isles, though odd bursts of rain come and go in Wales. A mix of cloud and sun with light winds, generally easterly though variable. Slight frosts at dawn in sheltered spots, mostly warm by day. Very dry ground conditions, beware high risk of fire.