Mountain weather

Mountain weather

Mourne Mountains

Confidence

High for mainly dry and very warm conditions, lower for any thundery breakdown later Friday or Saturday, and extent of cloud on Sunday.

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 sunny. Light winds.

Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
Weather
(at 800m)
Weather symbols Sunny Sunny Sunny Sunny Sunny Clear night
Chance of
precipitation
(at 800m)
Chance of precipitation
10%
10%
<5%
<5%
<5%
<5%

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 W 8mph knots
W
8mph
SW 7mph knots
SW
7mph
SW 8mph knots
SW
8mph
SW 9mph knots
SW
9mph
SW 10mph knots
SW
10mph
SW 10mph knots
SW
10mph
300m
300m NW 3mph knots
NW
3mph
S 4mph knots
S
4mph
SW 7mph knots
SW
7mph
SW 8mph knots
SW
8mph
SW 6mph knots
SW
6mph
SW 3mph knots
SW
3mph
Valley
Valley NW 2mph knots
NW
2mph
S 4mph knots
S
4mph
S 7mph knots
S
7mph
S 8mph knots
S
8mph
S 5mph knots
S
5mph
SW 1mph knots
SW
1mph

Wind gust

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
600m 11mph 8mph 11mph 12mph 13mph 15mph
300m
300m 4mph 6mph 10mph 11mph 8mph 7mph
Valley
Valley 4mph 6mph 10mph 11mph 7mph 6mph

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
600m 14 degrees Celsius 14 degrees Celsius 16 degrees Celsius 17 degrees Celsius 15 degrees Celsius 14 degrees Celsius
300m
300m 16 degrees Celsius 17 degrees Celsius 19 degrees Celsius 19 degrees Celsius 18 degrees Celsius 16 degrees Celsius
Valley
Valley 16 degrees Celsius 18 degrees Celsius 20 degrees Celsius 20 degrees Celsius 19 degrees Celsius 17 degrees Celsius
Freezing Level Freezing Level
3700m
3100m
3400m
3300m
3100m
2900m

Additional weather information

Meteorologist's view

Low cloud in the morning may hinder navigation. Increasingly warm through the day with high UV levels so it will be important to stay hydrated and bring suitable protection from the sun.

Weather

Dry and sunny. Becoming very warm. Light winds.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

More than 90%.

Low cloud and visibility

No low cloud and good visibility

Ground conditions

No recent ground conditions report available.

Summit specific forecast