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.
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.
Patchy rain or drizzle
Rain on and off, or generally drizzly - total amounts small, but may be persistently damp, especially where hills are shrouded in cloud.
Poor visibility
Murky conditions with areas of fog shrouding the hills, making navigation challenging. Map and compass essential.
Cool to mild
Air temperature 8 to 12C 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.
Patchy rain or drizzle
Rain on and off, or generally drizzly - total amounts small, but may be persistently damp, especially where hills are shrouded in cloud.
Poor visibility
Murky conditions with areas of fog shrouding the hills, making navigation challenging. Map and compass essential.
Cool to mild
Air temperature 8 to 12C 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
Southeastern Highlands
Tuesday 1st July 2025
Last updated
Mon 30th Jun 25 at
4:06PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Cooler for Scotland and northern England. Patchy rain and low cloud across central-southern Scotland and northern England, risk of developing into slow-moving heavy downpours into the afternoon. Low cloud and a little rain for Wales. West & northwest Scotland better, cloud lifting to give sunshine near the coast. Mostly light winds.
Headline for Southeastern Highlands
Areas of rain, low cloud; heavy bursts, risk thunder later. Light wind.
How windy? (On the Munros)
Direction variable, mostly northeast turning southeasterly, 10mph or less; sudden gusts during and just before downpours locally.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small
How Wet?
Patchy rain; increasing risk local heavy bursts; possible thunder
Remnants of overnight rain leaves pockets of rain which may linger, some heavier bursts, drifting westwards. Into afternoon, localised slow-moving heavy showers forming, an isolated thundery burst - greater risk toward the central highlands toward evening.
Cloud on the hills?
Fairly extensive, some breaks where dry
Risk cloud extensive across many hills in morning, patchier westwards. Lifting to upper slopes, but may persist all day. Some breaks to tops further west, but where showers occur, lowering over tops, patches in places forming to lower slopes during/after rain.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
30% rising to 60% west, dropping again by evening.
Sunshine and air clarity?
Some sun breaking through in morning, most likely toward west; cloud bubbling up afternoon, may fill in. May start misty some areas, visibility becoming excellent below cloud.
How Cold? (at 900m)
7C rising to 10C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Wednesday 2nd July 2025
Last updated
Mon 30th Jun 25 at
4:06PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Westerly 10 to 15mph or less.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small
How Wet?
Local heavy showers mainly later
Remnants of showers from overnight may leave patches of rain at first. Scattered showers forming mainly mid-late afternoon onward, local heavy bursts, greatest risk eastern areas toward evening, isolated thunder.
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly clear, patches in showers
Patchy cloud around upper slopes in the morning, lifting above the tops. If showers form, cloud banks forming over tops, local patches lower down.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Patchwork of sun and cloud, may build and fill in afternoon. Visibility excellent.
How Cold? (at 900m)
7 to 10C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Southeastern Highlands
Thursday 3rd July 2025
Last updated
Mon 30th Jun 25 at
4:06PM
How windy? (On the Munros)
Southwesterly 20 to 30mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Starting to affect comfortable walking over higher terrain. Feeling rather cool.
How Wet?
Occasional rain mostly west
A little rain mostly central highlands, brief showers mixed in, risk more frequent with time.
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly higher western tops
Patches confined to higher tops, often clear toward east. May drop slightly to cap upper slopes more often central highlands.
Chance of cloud free Munros?
70%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Often cloudy, glimpses of sun east. Visibility very good, reducing where rain occurs.
How Cold? (at 900m)
7 or 8C, marginal rise during day.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Planning Outlook
Fresher westerly air into midweek. Some heavy showers forming, mostly in eastern Scotland and Pennine areas - with light winds some slow-moving heavy downpours, possible thunder locally. By Thursday, west to southwesterly winds increase for Scotland, with more persistent rain and low cloud returning from the west associated with fronts over the Atlantic. Friday brings a risk of heavier rain to western Scotland and gales over higher terrain for Scotland and possibly northern England, rain extending further south with time. The weekend looks unsettled with low pressure bringing heavy showery rain widely, risk isolated thunder.