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.
Warm
Comfortable temperatures on the hills, rising above 10C on tops, feeling pleasantly warm especially on lower ground. Beware of feeling cooler if exposed to wind on higher terrain.
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.
Warm
Comfortable temperatures on the hills, rising above 10C on tops, feeling pleasantly warm especially on lower ground. Beware of feeling cooler if exposed to wind on higher terrain.
Bright sunshine
Beware of sunburn from bright spring sunshine, despite feeling cool in the breeze on higher terrain.
Viewing Forecast For
Southern Uplands
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 Southern Uplands
Dry with patchy high cloud; feeling warm in the sun
How windy? (On the summits)
Winds generally southwesterly though variable direction, 10mph or less. Winds increase at dusk around the M74 and west, up to 20mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Negligible
How Wet?
Widely dry, small chance of light rain Lothians around dusk
Widely dry, small chance of brief moments of light rain around the Lothians as dusk approaches.
Cloud on the hills?
Widely clear; some low fog around Cheviot at dawn
Local banks of low valley fog at dawn around the Cheviot. Fog may rise slightly soon after daybreak, though soon dissipating for cloud-free hills.
Chance of cloud free summits?
Above 90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sunshine and patchy fair-weather cloud. Visibility excellent, a slight haze near the Central Belt in the morning.
How Cold? (at 750m)
6C rising to 13C by afternoon.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Southern Uplands
Saturday 10th May 2025
Last updated
Thu 8th May 25 at
3:29PM
How windy? (On the summits)
South to southwesterly 10 to 15mph, some gusts approaching 20mph at dawn.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small
How Wet?
Rain not expected
Cloud on the hills?
Little or none
Isolated patches of sea fog drift onto lower slopes of south Galloway at dawn will rapidly disperse during sunrise.
Chance of cloud free summits?
Above 90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Strong sunshine, some fair weather cloud building after noon. Visibility excellent.
How Cold? (at 750m)
6C from dawn, rising to 12C afternoon.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Southern Uplands
Sunday 11th May 2025
Last updated
Thu 8th May 25 at
3:29PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Southerly 10-20mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small
How Wet?
Little if any
Chance of few isolated spots of light rain
Cloud on the hills?
Not expected
Chance of cloud free summits?
Above 90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Mostly sunny, though a patchwork of cloud around most of the day. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 750m)
10C rising to 13C, chance slightly warmer Galloway.
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.