Beinn Odhar Bheag weather forecast.

883 m summit forecast for wind, cloud, rain and temperature. Updated 25 August 2026 at 15:32 UTC.

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Today on Beinn Odhar Bheag.

Beinn Odhar Bheag on Tuesday 25 August 2026: summit wind around 21 mph SE, gusting 29 mph; modelled cloud-free summit for 86% of daylight; feels like 4°C; 0.1 mm rain.

High confidenceHow the forecast works

Seven-day Beinn Odhar Bheag forecast.

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

High confidence
Wind21 mph SE Gusts29 mph Feels4°C Rain0.1 mm Cloud-free summit86% Cloud base1,497 m Freezing level3,040 m Daylight06:09–20:37 · 14.5 h

Cloud-free timing: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A fine day on Beinn Odhar Bheag: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph during the evening (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 1000-1600 m) - clear summits. 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
Wind29 mph SE Gusts41 mph Feels5°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit71% Cloud base1,312 m Freezing level2,980 m Daylight06:11–20:35 · 14.4 h

Cloud-free timing: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A mixed day on Beinn Odhar Bheag: summit wind broadly 20-35 mph, with gusts 35-45 mph early in the morning (gale-force winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 700–1000 m in the morning, lifting to 1200–1500 m around midday and 1300–1600 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.

Medium confidence
Wind25 mph SE Gusts34 mph Feels8°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit100% Cloud base1,456 m Freezing level2,900 m Daylight06:13–20:32 · 14.3 h

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

Thunder risk: slight

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

A mixed day on Beinn Odhar Bheag: summit wind broadly 5-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph early in the morning (strong winds). 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. Much calmer lower down - generally 0-10 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 900-2000 m) - clear summits. Little or no rain expected. 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.

Medium confidence
Wind17 mph N Gusts24 mph Feels8°C Rain0.3 mm Cloud-free summit7% Cloud base472 m Freezing level3,056 m Daylight06:15–20:30 · 14.2 h

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

Cloud-free timing: Around 33% early, falling to around 0% later.

A grey, cloudy day on Beinn Odhar Bheag: summit wind broadly 5-20 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 clag for much of the day, though a brief clearance is possible early in the morning. 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
Wind10 mph N Gusts12 mph Feels7°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit14% Cloud base668 m Freezing level2,649 m Daylight06:17–20:27 · 14.2 h

Forecast confidence: Rain is possible, but forecast models differ by about 17 hours on when it arrives.

Cloud-free timing: Best around midday at about 50%; around 0% early and 0% later.

A grey, cloudy day on Beinn Odhar Bheag: summit wind broadly 0-15 mph, with gusts 5-15 mph early in the morning (a moderate breeze). Cloud base around 400–700 m in the morning, then around 900–1200 m around midday and 600–900 m by late afternoon. Expect clag for much of the day, though a brief clearance is possible from midday into the afternoon. Little or no rain expected.

Medium confidence
Wind11 mph SW Gusts16 mph Feels6°C Rain3.0 mm Cloud-free summit29% Cloud base447 m Freezing level2,451 m Daylight06:19–20:24 · 14.1 h

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

Thunder risk: moderate

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

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

A grey, cloudy day on Beinn Odhar Bheag: 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 afternoon. Avoid committing to exposed ridges if storms begin to build. 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. Some rain is likely, with around 2-5 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain.

Low confidence
Wind31 mph W Gusts44 mph Feels2°C Rain4.0 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base677 m Freezing level2,095 m Daylight06:21–20:22 · 14.0 h

Forecast confidence: Summit wind could be roughly 18-60 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel.

A grey, cloudy day on Beinn Odhar Bheag: summit wind broadly 15-35 mph, with gusts 40-50 mph during the evening (gale-force 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 600–900 m around midday and 700–1000 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 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. Cold on top: air temperature broadly 6 to 10°C, feeling around 0 to 4°C in the wind - wrap up. Low confidence (Summit wind could be roughly 18-60 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 18 to 60 mph; check again nearer the time.

Forecast run: 2026-08-25

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