Beinn a' Chrùlaiste weather forecast.

857 m summit forecast for wind, cloud, rain and temperature. Updated 26 August 2026 at 04:40 UTC.

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Today on Beinn a' Chrùlaiste.

Beinn a' Chrùlaiste on Wednesday 26 August 2026: summit wind around 26 mph SE, gusting 37 mph; modelled cloud-free summit for 64% of daylight; feels like 4°C; 0.4 mm rain.

High confidenceHow the forecast works

Seven-day Beinn a' Chrùlaiste forecast.

Conditions can change quickly with height. Use the day-by-day summit detail below, then check again close to departure.

High confidence
Wind26 mph SE Gusts37 mph Feels4°C Rain0.4 mm Cloud-free summit64% Cloud base1,035 m Freezing level2,940 m Daylight06:09–20:32 · 14.4 h

Cloud-free timing: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A mixed day on Beinn a' Chrùlaiste: summit wind broadly 15-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph around midday (strong winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 800–1100 m in the morning, lifting to 1000–1300 m around midday and 2000–2300 m by late afternoon. Summit cloud should lift later, bringing a better chance of clear views. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on southeastern slopes; the northwestern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. Little or no rain expected.

High confidence
Wind16 mph SE Gusts22 mph Feels8°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit57% Cloud base1,010 m Freezing level2,920 m Daylight06:11–20:29 · 14.3 h

Cloud-free timing: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A mixed day on Beinn a' Chrùlaiste: summit wind broadly 5-20 mph, with gusts 15-25 mph early in the morning (fresh and blowy). Cloud base around 500–800 m in the morning, then around 1400–1700 m around midday and 1100–1400 m by late afternoon. Summit cloud should lift later, bringing a better chance of clear views. Little or no rain expected.

Medium confidence
Wind18 mph N Gusts26 mph Feels7°C Rain0.6 mm Cloud-free summit43% Cloud base688 m Freezing level3,076 m Daylight06:13–20:26 · 14.2 h

Forecast confidence: Thunderstorm timing is inherently uncertain and may shift by several hours.

Thunder risk: moderate

from around midday into the evening. Leave exposed summits and ridges if thunder develops.

Cloud-free timing: Around 0% early, improving to around 40% later.

A mixed day on Beinn a' Chrùlaiste: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph during the evening (fresh and blowy). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from around midday into the evening. Avoid committing to exposed ridges if storms begin to build. Cloud base around 400–700 m in the morning, then around 900–1200 m around midday and 600–900 m by late afternoon. The top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view from midday into the afternoon. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on northern slopes; the southern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. Little or no rain expected.

Medium confidence
Wind9 mph NW Gusts12 mph Feels8°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit64% Cloud base901 m Freezing level2,692 m Daylight06:15–20:24 · 14.2 h

Forecast confidence: Rain is possible, but forecast models differ by about 14 hours on when it arrives.

Cloud-free timing: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A mixed day on Beinn a' Chrùlaiste: summit wind broadly 0-15 mph, with gusts 5-15 mph during the evening (a moderate breeze). Cloud base around 400–700 m in the morning, lifting to 900–1200 m around midday and 1300–1600 m by late afternoon. Summit cloud should lift later, bringing a better chance of clear views. Little or no rain expected.

Medium confidence
Wind12 mph W Gusts17 mph Feels6°C Rain0.1 mm Cloud-free summit64% Cloud base901 m Freezing level2,461 m Daylight06:17–20:21 · 14.1 h

Forecast confidence: A low thunderstorm risk remains difficult to time precisely.

Thunder risk: low

from the morning into the afternoon. Leave exposed summits and ridges if thunder develops.

Cloud-free timing: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A mixed day on Beinn a' Chrùlaiste: summit wind broadly 5-15 mph, with gusts 10-20 mph during the afternoon (a moderate breeze). Thunderstorms are possible from the morning into the afternoon. Keep an escape route from exposed ridges and descend if thunder develops. Cloud base around 400–700 m in the morning, lifting to 1300–1600 m around midday and 1200–1500 m by late afternoon. Summit cloud should lift later, bringing a better chance of clear views. Little or no rain expected.

Low confidence
Wind29 mph W Gusts41 mph Feels2°C Rain2.9 mm Cloud-free summit36% Cloud base673 m Freezing level2,339 m Daylight06:19–20:19 · 14.0 h

Forecast confidence: Thunderstorm timing is inherently uncertain and may shift by several hours.

Thunder risk: moderate

from the morning into the evening. Leave exposed summits and ridges if thunder develops.

Cloud-free timing: Around 0% early, improving to around 100% later.

A grey, cloudy day on Beinn a' Chrùlaiste: summit wind broadly 15-35 mph, with gusts 35-45 mph during the evening (gale-force winds). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from the morning into the evening. Avoid committing to exposed ridges if storms begin to build. Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 400–700 m in the morning, lifting to 600–900 m around midday and 900–1200 m by late afternoon. The top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view from late afternoon into the evening. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on western slopes; the eastern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. Some rain is likely, with around 2-5 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Low confidence (Summit wind could be roughly 19-55 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 19 to 55 mph; check again nearer the time.

Forecast run: 2026-08-26

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