Càrn a' Chuilinn weather forecast.

817 m summit forecast for wind, cloud, rain and temperature. Updated 26 August 2026 at 04:40 UTC.

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Today on Càrn a' Chuilinn.

Càrn a' Chuilinn on Wednesday 26 August 2026: summit wind around 24 mph SE, gusting 33 mph; modelled cloud-free summit for 71% of daylight; feels like 4°C; 0.0 mm rain.

High confidenceHow the forecast works

Seven-day Càrn a' Chuilinn 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 Feels4°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit71% Cloud base1,039 m Freezing level2,960 m Daylight06:07–20:32 · 14.4 h

Cloud-free timing: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A mixed day on Càrn a' Chuilinn: summit wind broadly 15-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph early in the morning (strong winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 800–1100 m in the morning, then around 1500–1800 m around midday and 1200–1500 m by late afternoon. Summit cloud should lift later, bringing a better chance of clear views. Little or no rain expected.

High confidence
Wind17 mph E Gusts23 mph Feels9°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit93% Cloud base1,464 m Freezing level2,820 m Daylight06:09–20:29 · 14.3 h

Cloud-free timing: Around 100% early, falling to around 80% later.

A fine day on Càrn a' Chuilinn: summit wind broadly 5-20 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph early in the morning (fresh and blowy). Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 1300-2000 m) - clear summits. Little or no rain expected.

Medium confidence
Wind17 mph N Gusts24 mph Feels8°C Rain4.2 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base459 m Freezing level3,063 m Daylight06:11–20:26 · 14.3 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 grey, cloudy day on Càrn a' Chuilinn: summit wind broadly 10-20 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph during the evening (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. 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 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
Wind8 mph N Gusts12 mph Feels7°C Rain1.4 mm Cloud-free summit50% Cloud base670 m Freezing level2,705 m Daylight06:13–20:24 · 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 Càrn a' Chuilinn: 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, 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. Some rain is likely, with up to around 2 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain.

Medium confidence
Wind11 mph SW Gusts15 mph Feels7°C Rain2.8 mm Cloud-free summit57% Cloud base893 m Freezing level2,441 m Daylight06:15–20:21 · 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: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A mixed day on Càrn a' Chuilinn: 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 300-600 m in the morning, lifting to 800-1100 m around midday. Summit cloud should lift later, bringing a better chance of clear views. Some rain is likely, with around 2-5 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. 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
Wind26 mph W Gusts37 mph Feels3°C Rain6.7 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base669 m Freezing level2,342 m Daylight06:17–20:18 · 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.

A grey, cloudy day on Càrn a' Chuilinn: summit wind broadly 10-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 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 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. 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 5-10 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Low confidence (Summit wind could be roughly 14-45 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 14 to 45 mph; check again nearer the time.

Forecast run: 2026-08-26

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