Beinn Loinne weather forecast.

789 m summit in Monadhliath and Creag Meagaidh. Seven-day wind, cloud, rain and temperature forecast, updated 27 August 2026 at 04:40 UTC.

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Today on Beinn Loinne.

Beinn Loinne on Thursday 27 August 2026: summit wind around 14 mph E, gusting 19 mph; modelled cloud-free summit for 64% of daylight; feels like 9°C; 0.0 mm rain.

Medium confidenceHow the forecast works

Seven-day Beinn Loinne forecast.

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

Medium confidence
Wind14 mph E Gusts19 mph Feels9°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit64% Cloud base1,465 m Freezing level2,940 m Daylight06:11–20:31 · 14.3 h

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

Cloud-free timing: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A mixed day on Beinn Loinne: summit wind broadly 5-20 mph, with gusts 15-25 mph during the afternoon (a moderate breeze). Cloud base around 500–800 m in the morning, lifting to 1200–1500 m around midday and 1400–1700 m by late afternoon. Summit cloud should lift later, bringing a better chance of clear views. Little or no rain expected.

High confidence
Wind15 mph N Gusts21 mph Feels8°C Rain3.8 mm Cloud-free summit7% Cloud base685 m Freezing level3,006 m Daylight06:13–20:28 · 14.3 h

Cloud-free timing: Around 0% early, improving to around 20% later.

A grey, cloudy day on Beinn Loinne: summit wind broadly 5-20 mph, with gusts 15-25 mph early in the morning (fresh and blowy). Cloud base mostly around 600–900 m through daylight. 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. Some rain is likely, with around 2-5 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain.

Medium confidence
Wind7 mph W Gusts9 mph Feels8°C Rain0.6 mm Cloud-free summit50% Cloud base671 m Freezing level2,558 m Daylight06:15–20:26 · 14.2 h

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

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

A mixed day on Beinn Loinne: summit wind broadly 0-10 mph, with gusts 5-15 mph during the afternoon (light winds). Cloud base around 400-700 m in the morning, lifting to 800-1100 m around midday. The top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view from around midday into the evening. Little or no rain expected.

Medium confidence
Wind11 mph S Gusts15 mph Feels7°C Rain8.8 mm Cloud-free summit14% Cloud base447 m Freezing level2,580 m Daylight06:17–20:23 · 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 Loinne: summit wind broadly 5-15 mph, with gusts 10-20 mph during the afternoon (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 afternoon. 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.

Low confidence
Wind23 mph SW Gusts32 mph Feels5°C Rain5.9 mm Cloud-free summit43% Cloud base685 m Freezing level2,435 m Daylight06:19–20:20 · 14.0 h

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

Thunder risk: moderate

from early morning 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 Loinne: summit wind broadly 5-30 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph during the evening (strong winds). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from early morning 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 around 600–900 m in the morning, then around 1200–1500 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 southwestern slopes; the northeastern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. Some rain is likely, with around 5-10 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Low confidence (Summit wind could be roughly 15-36 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 15 to 36 mph; check again nearer the time.

Medium confidence
Wind24 mph N Gusts33 mph Feels3°C Rain4.6 mm Cloud-free summit57% Cloud base926 m Freezing level2,102 m Daylight06:21–20:18 · 13.9 h

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

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

A mixed day on Beinn Loinne: summit wind broadly 10-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph during the afternoon (strong winds). 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 900-1200 m around midday. The top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view from around midday into the evening. 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. Confidence moderate (forecast models agree on the walking impact of the wind) - the summit peak could reasonably be 16-29 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Forecast run: 2026-08-27

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