Mountain forecasts.

Independent, height-aware guidance across 20 named hill regions, with summit forecasts available for individual peaks.

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Each regional brief uses a high-ground level that suits the terrain—from 500 m on Dartmoor and in the Peak District to 900 m in the highest ranges.

Mountain Weather brief

Cairngorms

Tuesday 25 August 2026 · The Cairngorm plateau and eastern high tops

Confidence: High

Why: Forecast models broadly agree on the conditions most relevant to walkers.

What matters most

Poor visibility is the main concern. Expect mostly dry conditions and summit clag likely.

High-ground wind · 900 m15–20 mph southeasterly Gusts · 900 m25 mph Cloud base800-900 m Feels like · 900 m3°C

High-ground wind (900 m)

Southeasterly 15-20 mph at 900 m. Gusts reaching around 25 mph at 900 m, with locally higher values possible on the most exposed tops. Temporarily strongest around midday, near 15 mph.

Walking impact

Noticeable on exposed ground, but unlikely to impede most walking.

Rain and showers

The odd passing shower, otherwise dry.

Cloud-free summits

Around 20%. Around 10% early, improving to around 30% later.

Cloud and visibility

Cloud bases mostly around 800-900 m. Bases should tend to lift as the day goes on. Many higher summits may stay in cloud, although local or temporary breaks are possible.

Temperature and wind chill

Around 6°C at 900 m, feeling like 3°C in the wind.

Freezing level

Above the summits.

Daylight

Sunrise 06:01 — Sunset 20:30 — about 14.5 hours daylight.

Updated 25 August 2026 at 15:32 UTC. How this forecast is produced.

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Forecasts built around recognisable hill country.

Twenty distinct regions replace inherited service boundaries. Each uses a representative height suited to its terrain; named summits retain their exact height and exposure.