Mountain weather
Northwest Highlands Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High confidence for hot, dry and sunny weather on Saturday and Sunday then for cooler and unsettled conditions from Monday. Low for details from Tuesday.
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, hot and sunny.
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 800m) |
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Chance of precipitation (at 800m) |
00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000m |
SE
23
|
SE
20
|
S
17
|
S
11
|
SW
7
|
E
14
|
| 900m |
SE
21
|
SE
16
|
S
17
|
S
11
|
SW
7
|
E
15
|
| 600m |
SE
14
|
SE
12
|
S
14
|
SW
10
|
W
7
|
E
9
|
| 300m |
SE
1
|
SE
1
|
S
7
|
S
5
|
SE
1
|
E
4
|
| Glen |
SE
6
|
SE
3
|
SW
7
|
SW
7
|
W
3
|
NE
9
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000m | 27 | 23 | 21 | 14 | 9 | 18 |
| 900m | 24 | 19 | 21 | 14 | 9 | 19 |
| 600m | 17 | 15 | 18 | 13 | 9 | 15 |
| 300m | 11 | 10 | 17 | 12 | 4 | 14 |
| Glen | 10 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 16 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000m |
17°
|
16°
|
18°
|
20°
|
20°
|
18°
|
| 900m |
17°
|
17°
|
19°
|
20°
|
20°
|
18°
|
| 600m |
19°
|
20°
|
22°
|
23°
|
22°
|
20°
|
| 300m |
18°
|
22°
|
25°
|
26°
|
26°
|
21°
|
| Glen |
22°
|
26°
|
28°
|
29°
|
27°
|
23°
|
| Freezing Level |
3,100m
|
3,100m
|
3,100m
|
3,100m
|
3,100m
|
3,100m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000m |
12°
|
12°
|
15°
|
17°
|
19°
|
15°
|
| 900m |
12°
|
14°
|
15°
|
18°
|
20°
|
16°
|
| 600m |
16°
|
17°
|
19°
|
21°
|
22°
|
19°
|
| 300m |
18°
|
23°
|
25°
|
26°
|
27°
|
22°
|
| Glen |
21°
|
26°
|
27°
|
29°
|
28°
|
23°
|
Additional weather information
Met Office Aberdeen meteorologist's view
Hot conditions will bring a higher risk of heat exhaustion and dehydration. Glen temperatures reaching 27 to 30 Celsius.
Weather
Dry and clear in the early hours then a sunny day. A warm day from the start and becoming hot by the afternoon.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
100%.
Low cloud and visibility
Good visibility with any cloud above the tops.
Mountain weather information
Weather
A clear night then a dry and sunny day. Cloud building in the evening with a small chance of an isolated shower later. Hot conditions with a chance of heat exhaustion and dehydration.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90%.
Maximum wind speed expected
Southeast 15 to 20mph.
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 16C rising to 20C.
- Glen Plus 18 to 21C rising to 27 to 29C.
- Freezing level Well above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Mainly good visibility with cloud above summits.
Mountain weather information
Mon 14 Jul
Sunrise:
Sunset:
A dry morning then turning more unsettled and cooler with showers or longer spells of rain, heavy and thundery at times. Strong southerly winds on the tops.
Tue 15 Jul
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Bright or sunny spells and scattered showers. Light winds. Much cooler than the weekend.
Wed 16 Jul
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Likely to be dry and bright with light winds. A small chance of rain arriving late in the day.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
Mountain summit forecast map
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Key
Mountain summits
Other points of interest
Cluster of multiple stations
Separated from the Grampians by the Great Glen the weather forecast area includes Wester Ross, Assynt, Sutherland, Knoydart, Torridon, Glen Affric and the Cuillin Hills on the Isle of Skye.
For snow and avalanche hazard forecasts please visit Scottish Avalanche Information Service