Mountain weather

Mountain weather

Mourne Mountains

Confidence

High confidence for dry conditions continuing Wednesday and Thursday, then more unsettled conditions for the weekend with risk of rain at times.

Mountain hazards

Mountain weather hazards

Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.

Strong Sunlight
Harmful UV levels from sunlight increase with altitude giving a greater risk of sunburn and eye damage, even on some overcast days. On breezy days, the cooling effect of wind on exposed skin may disguise any feeling of sunburn until it is too late. If there is snow cover, glare increases the effect of UV rays especially on the eyes. It is advisable to wear sun block, protective clothing such as a long-sleeved top and hat and have good quality eye protection.

Mountain weather forecast

Dry and bright with sunny spells.

Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
Weather
(at 800m)
Weather symbols Cloudy Cloudy Cloudy Sunny Cloudy Cloudy
Chance of
precipitation
(at 800m)
Chance of precipitation
10%
10%
10%
10%
10%
10%

Wind direction and speed

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
600m N 27mph knots
N
27mph
N 19mph knots
N
19mph
N 16mph knots
N
16mph
N 14mph knots
N
14mph
N 17mph knots
N
17mph
N 21mph knots
N
21mph
300m
300m N 17mph knots
N
17mph
N 14mph knots
N
14mph
N 12mph knots
N
12mph
N 10mph knots
N
10mph
N 11mph knots
N
11mph
N 12mph knots
N
12mph
Valley
Valley N 16mph knots
N
16mph
N 14mph knots
N
14mph
N 12mph knots
N
12mph
N 10mph knots
N
10mph
N 10mph knots
N
10mph
N 12mph knots
N
12mph

Wind gust

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
600m 37mph 27mph 23mph 20mph 24mph 31mph
300m
300m 29mph 21mph 18mph 16mph 19mph 23mph
Valley
Valley 28mph 22mph 19mph 17mph 18mph 22mph

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
600m 4 degrees Celsius 7 degrees Celsius 10 degrees Celsius 12 degrees Celsius 11 degrees Celsius 8 degrees Celsius
300m
300m 9 degrees Celsius 12 degrees Celsius 15 degrees Celsius 17 degrees Celsius 15 degrees Celsius 12 degrees Celsius
Valley
Valley 10 degrees Celsius 13 degrees Celsius 16 degrees Celsius 18 degrees Celsius 16 degrees Celsius 13 degrees Celsius
Freezing Level Freezing Level
2800m
2500m
2900m
3100m
3000m
2900m

Additional weather information

Meteorologist's view

High UV levels, suitable protection will be essential.

Weather

Dry and bright with patchy cloud and some sunny spells developing. Gentle winds on summits.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

>95%

Low cloud and visibility

Good visibility with cloud above summit level.

Ground conditions

No recent ground conditions report available.

Summit specific forecast