Beinn Bhan weather forecast.

896 m summit in Skye. Seven-day wind, cloud, rain and temperature forecast, updated 27 August 2026 at 04:40 UTC.

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Today on Beinn Bhan.

Beinn Bhan on Thursday 27 August 2026: summit wind around 19 mph SE, gusting 23 mph; modelled cloud-free summit for 100% of daylight; feels like 12°C; 0.0 mm rain.

Medium confidenceHow the forecast works

Seven-day Beinn Bhan forecast.

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

Medium confidence
Wind19 mph SE Gusts23 mph Feels12°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit100% Cloud base1,470 m Freezing level2,940 m Daylight06:12–20:34 · 14.4 h

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

A fine day on Beinn Bhan: summit wind broadly 5-25 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph early in the morning (fresh and blowy). Much calmer lower down - generally 0-10 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 1300-3100 m) - clear summits. Little or no rain expected.

Medium confidence
Wind20 mph NE Gusts27 mph Feels8°C Rain1.9 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base447 m Freezing level2,970 m Daylight06:14–20:32 · 14.3 h

Forecast confidence: Rain is possible, but forecast models differ by about 9 hours on when it arrives.

A grey, cloudy day on Beinn Bhan: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph during the evening (fresh and blowy). Cloud base around 400–700 m in the morning, then around 600–900 m around midday and 400–700 m by late afternoon. Expect the top to stay in cloud for most or all of daylight, with no dependable break. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on northeastern slopes; the southwestern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. Some rain is likely, with up to around 2 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Confidence moderate (forecast models agree on the walking impact of the wind) - the summit peak could reasonably be 16-26 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind7 mph NW Gusts10 mph Feels6°C Rain0.4 mm Cloud-free summit21% Cloud base445 m Freezing level2,500 m Daylight06:16–20:29 · 14.2 h

Forecast confidence: Rain is possible, but forecast models differ by about 12 hours on when it arrives.

Cloud-free timing: Around 0% early, improving to around 60% later.

A grey, cloudy day on Beinn Bhan: summit wind broadly 0-10 mph, with gusts 5-15 mph early in the morning (light winds). Cloud base around 400–700 m through the morning, lifting to 800–1100 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. Little or no rain expected. Cloud base is the least certain part of this - the models are only moderately agreed, so it could sit a couple of hundred metres either way.

Medium confidence
Wind19 mph S Gusts26 mph Feels6°C Rain10.9 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base432 m Freezing level2,538 m Daylight06:18–20:26 · 14.1 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.

A rough, clagged-in day on Beinn Bhan: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph during the afternoon (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. Much calmer lower down - generally 0-10 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base mostly around 400–700 m through daylight. Expect the top to stay in cloud for most or all of daylight, with no dependable break. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on southern slopes; the northern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. A persistently wet day is possible, with around 10-20 mm indicated; local totals could vary considerably. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 13-26 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 13-26 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind16 mph SW Gusts23 mph Feels5°C Rain12.0 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base589 m Freezing level2,462 m Daylight06:20–20:23 · 14.1 h

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

Thunder risk: high

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

Spate watch

Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Assess them at the water and turn back if unsure.

A rough, clagged-in day on Beinn Bhan: summit wind broadly 5-20 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph during the evening (fresh and blowy). Thunderstorms are a significant hazard from early morning into the evening. Exposed summits and ridges are a poor choice while storms are nearby. The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. There could be a spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Most likely from around 02:00 until around 03:00 the following day. Cloud base around 500–800 m through the morning, lowering to 300–600 m by late afternoon. Expect the top to stay in cloud for most or all of daylight, with no dependable break. A persistently wet day is possible, with around 10-20 mm indicated; local totals could vary considerably. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 11-31 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 11-31 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind31 mph N Gusts44 mph Feels0°C Rain3.5 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base486 m Freezing level2,090 m Daylight06:22–20:21 · 14.0 h

Forecast confidence: Summit wind could be roughly 22-39 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel.

Spate watch

Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Assess them at the water and turn back if unsure.

A grey, cloudy day on Beinn Bhan: summit wind broadly 20-35 mph, with gusts 40-50 mph around midday (gale-force winds). The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. There could be a spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Most likely from around 00:00 until around 17:00. Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 400–700 m through the morning, lifting to 600–900 m by late afternoon. Expect the top to stay in cloud for most or all of daylight, with no dependable break. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on northern slopes; the southern 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. Cold on top: air temperature broadly 4 to 8°C, feeling around -2 to 2°C in the wind - wrap up. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 22-39 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 22-39 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Forecast run: 2026-08-27

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