Braeriach weather forecast.

1,296 m summit in Cairngorms. Seven-day wind, cloud, rain and temperature forecast, updated 27 August 2026 at 04:40 UTC.

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Today on Braeriach.

Braeriach on Thursday 27 August 2026: summit wind around 24 mph SE, gusting 33 mph; modelled cloud-free summit for 71% of daylight; feels like 5°C; 0.0 mm rain.

High confidenceHow the forecast works

Seven-day Braeriach forecast.

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

High confidence
Wind24 mph SE Gusts33 mph Feels5°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit71% Cloud base1,472 m Freezing level3,130 m Daylight06:05–20:26 · 14.3 h

Cloud-free timing: Around 100% early, falling to around 60% later.

A mixed day on Braeriach: summit wind broadly 15-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph during the morning (strong winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 0–300 m in the morning, lifting to 1400–1700 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 southeastern slopes; the northwestern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. Little or no rain expected.

Medium confidence
Wind22 mph N Gusts31 mph Feels5°C Rain5.4 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base431 m Freezing level2,890 m Daylight06:07–20:23 · 14.3 h

Forecast confidence: Rain is possible, but forecast models differ by about 5 hours on when it arrives.

A grey, cloudy day on Braeriach: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph early in the morning (strong winds). Cloud base around 400–700 m in the morning, then around 700–1000 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 northern slopes; the southern 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. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 15-28 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 15-28 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind14 mph W Gusts19 mph Feels4°C Rain0.4 mm Cloud-free summit57% Cloud base1,368 m Freezing level2,690 m Daylight06:09–20:20 · 14.2 h

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

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

A mixed day on Braeriach: summit wind broadly 5-20 mph, with gusts 15-25 mph early in the morning (a moderate breeze). Cloud base around 700-1000 m in the morning, lifting to 1300-1600 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
Wind19 mph S Gusts26 mph Feels4°C Rain3.3 mm Cloud-free summit43% Cloud base900 m Freezing level2,637 m Daylight06:11–20:18 · 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, improving to around 60% later.

A mixed day on Braeriach: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph during the afternoon (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, lifting to 900–1200 m around midday and 1300–1600 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 southern slopes; the northern 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 (Summit wind could be roughly 14-25 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 14-25 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Low confidence
Wind33 mph W Gusts46 mph Feels-0°C Rain4.3 mm Cloud-free summit36% Cloud base831 m Freezing level2,395 m Daylight06:13–20:15 · 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 rough, clagged-in day on Braeriach: summit wind broadly 10-40 mph, with gusts 40-50 mph during the evening (gale-force 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 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 300–600 m in the morning, then around 1200–1500 m around midday and 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 midday into the afternoon. 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 4 to 8°C, feeling around -2 to 2°C in the wind - wrap up. Low confidence (Summit wind could be roughly 21-56 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 21 to 56 mph; check again nearer the time. 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
Wind40 mph NW Gusts56 mph Feels-6°C Rain9.8 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base458 m Freezing level1,868 m Daylight06:16–20:12 · 13.9 h

Forecast confidence: Summit wind could be roughly 32-50 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel.

A rough, clagged-in day on Braeriach: summit wind broadly 30-45 mph, with gusts 50-60 mph during the morning (storm-force winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 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 northwestern slopes; the southeastern 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. Cold on top: air temperature broadly 0 to 4°C, feeling around -8 to -4°C in the wind - wrap up. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 32-50 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 32-50 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Forecast run: 2026-08-27

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