Mountain weather

Mountain weather

Mourne Mountains

Confidence

High for dry and settled weather into next week

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

Early low cloud then dry and sunny. Brisk winds at height.

Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
Weather
(at 800m)
Weather symbols Cloudy Sunny Sunny Sunny Sunny Clear night
Chance of
precipitation
(at 800m)
Chance of precipitation
<5%
<5%
<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 E 31mph knots
E
31mph
E 24mph knots
E
24mph
E 22mph knots
E
22mph
E 21mph knots
E
21mph
NE 24mph knots
NE
24mph
NE 27mph knots
NE
27mph
300m
300m E 14mph knots
E
14mph
E 14mph knots
E
14mph
E 15mph knots
E
15mph
E 14mph knots
E
14mph
NE 14mph knots
NE
14mph
NE 14mph knots
NE
14mph
Valley
Valley E 9mph knots
E
9mph
E 11mph knots
E
11mph
E 12mph knots
E
12mph
E 12mph knots
E
12mph
NE 12mph knots
NE
12mph
NE 11mph knots
NE
11mph

Wind gust

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
600m 45mph 34mph 31mph 29mph 34mph 42mph
300m
300m 27mph 24mph 24mph 23mph 25mph 28mph
Valley
Valley 22mph 20mph 22mph 22mph 23mph 26mph

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
600m
600m 8 degrees Celsius 10 degrees Celsius 12 degrees Celsius 13 degrees Celsius 12 degrees Celsius 10 degrees Celsius
300m
300m 13 degrees Celsius 15 degrees Celsius 17 degrees Celsius 18 degrees Celsius 17 degrees Celsius 15 degrees Celsius
Valley
Valley 16 degrees Celsius 18 degrees Celsius 19 degrees Celsius 20 degrees Celsius 19 degrees Celsius 16 degrees Celsius
Freezing Level Freezing Level
3400m
3200m
3100m
3000m
2900m
2800m

Additional weather information

Meteorologist's view

Be prepared for sunburn and dehydration on long hikes. Note strong winds at height.

Weather

Areas of low cloud at first. Otherwise a dry day with low burning off to leave plenty of sunshine for the rest of the day. Fresh easterly winds at summit level.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

70%

Low cloud and visibility

Poor in areas of cloud down to 300 metres at first. This burning off through the morning to leave good visibility with summits then free of cloud.

Ground conditions

No recent ground conditions report available.

Summit specific forecast