Beinn Dronaig weather forecast.

797 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 Dronaig.

Beinn Dronaig on Thursday 27 August 2026: summit wind around 18 mph E, gusting 26 mph; modelled cloud-free summit for 93% of daylight; feels like 10°C; 0.0 mm rain.

High confidenceHow the forecast works

Seven-day Beinn Dronaig forecast.

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

High confidence
Wind18 mph E Gusts26 mph Feels10°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit93% Cloud base1,124 m Freezing level2,930 m Daylight06:11–20:33 · 14.4 h
Thunder risk: slight

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

Cloud-free timing: Around 67% early, improving to around 100% later.

A fine day on Beinn Dronaig: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph during the morning (fresh and blowy). Thunder watch from late afternoon into the evening: a small but credible risk is present. Watch for growing clouds and leave exposed tops if thunder develops. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 1000-1500 m) - clear summits. Little or no rain expected.

High confidence
Wind19 mph NE Gusts26 mph Feels8°C Rain2.9 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base436 m Freezing level2,988 m Daylight06:13–20:30 · 14.3 h

A grey, cloudy day on Beinn Dronaig: summit wind broadly 10-25 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. 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 northeastern slopes; the southwestern 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.

Medium confidence
Wind9 mph W Gusts12 mph Feels7°C Rain0.7 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base667 m Freezing level2,564 m Daylight06:15–20:27 · 14.2 h

Forecast confidence: Rain is possible, but forecast models differ by about 13 hours on when it arrives.

A grey, cloudy day on Beinn Dronaig: summit wind broadly 0-15 mph, with gusts 5-15 mph during the afternoon (a moderate breeze). Cloud base around 400-700 m in the morning, lifting to 600-900 m around midday. Expect the top to stay in cloud for most or all of daylight, with no dependable break. 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
Wind13 mph S Gusts19 mph Feels8°C Rain9.6 mm Cloud-free summit14% Cloud base440 m Freezing level2,552 m Daylight06:17–20:24 · 14.1 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 40% later.

A rough, clagged-in day on Beinn Dronaig: summit wind broadly 5-20 mph, with gusts 15-25 mph around midday (a moderate breeze). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from the morning into the evening. Avoid committing to exposed ridges if storms begin to build. Cloud base around 400–700 m through the morning, lifting to 600–900 m by late afternoon. Expect clag for much of the day, though a brief clearance is possible during the evening. 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 5-10 mm indicated; local totals could vary considerably.

Medium confidence
Wind17 mph SW Gusts24 mph Feels5°C Rain5.7 mm Cloud-free summit50% Cloud base597 m Freezing level2,479 m Daylight06:19–20:22 · 14.1 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 33% early, falling to around 0% later.

A mixed day on Beinn Dronaig: summit wind broadly 5-20 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph during the evening (fresh and blowy). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from the morning into the evening. Avoid committing to exposed ridges if storms begin to build. Cloud base around 400–700 m in the morning, then around 1200–1500 m around midday and 300–600 m by late afternoon. The top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view from the morning into the afternoon. Some rain is likely, with around 5-10 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 10-29 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 10-29 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind24 mph N Gusts34 mph Feels2°C Rain9.4 mm Cloud-free summit14% Cloud base703 m Freezing level2,020 m Daylight06:21–20:19 · 14.0 h

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

Spate watch

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

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

A rough, clagged-in day on Beinn Dronaig: summit wind broadly 15-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph around midday (strong winds). 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 23:00. 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 700-1000 m around midday. Expect clag for much of the day, though a brief clearance is possible during the evening. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on northern slopes; the southern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. A persistently wet day is possible, with around 5-10 mm indicated; local totals could vary considerably. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 15-32 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 15-32 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Forecast run: 2026-08-27

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