Càrn Dearg Mòr weather forecast.

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

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Today on Càrn Dearg Mòr.

Càrn Dearg Mòr on Wednesday 26 August 2026: summit wind around 27 mph SE, gusting 38 mph; modelled cloud-free summit for 86% of daylight; feels like 5°C; 0.0 mm rain.

High confidenceHow the forecast works

Seven-day Càrn Dearg Mòr forecast.

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

High confidence
Wind27 mph SE Gusts38 mph Feels5°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit86% Cloud base1,227 m Freezing level3,180 m Daylight06:04–20:29 · 14.4 h

Cloud-free timing: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A mixed day on Càrn Dearg Mòr: summit wind broadly 15-30 mph, with gusts 35-45 mph during the evening (strong winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 1000-1600 m) - clear summits. Little or no rain expected.

High confidence
Wind17 mph SE Gusts22 mph Feels9°C Rain0.2 mm Cloud-free summit93% Cloud base1,466 m Freezing level2,850 m Daylight06:06–20:26 · 14.3 h
Thunder risk: slight

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

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

A fine day on Càrn Dearg Mòr: summit wind broadly 5-20 mph, with gusts 15-25 mph early in the morning (fresh and blowy). Thunder watch from the morning into the afternoon: 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 1400-1700 m) - clear summits. Little or no rain expected.

Medium confidence
Wind17 mph N Gusts24 mph Feels8°C Rain3.6 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base455 m Freezing level3,022 m Daylight06:08–20:24 · 14.2 h

Forecast confidence: Rain is possible, but forecast models differ by about 12 hours on when it arrives.

A grey, cloudy day on Càrn Dearg Mòr: summit wind broadly 10-20 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph during the evening (fresh and blowy). 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
Wind11 mph N Gusts16 mph Feels6°C Rain1.0 mm Cloud-free summit50% Cloud base444 m Freezing level2,733 m Daylight06:10–20:21 · 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 40% later.

A mixed day on Càrn Dearg Mòr: summit wind broadly 5-15 mph, with gusts 10-20 mph early in the morning (a moderate breeze). Cloud base around 400–700 m in the morning, then around 1300–1600 m around midday and 400–700 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 up to around 2 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain.

Medium confidence
Wind11 mph W Gusts15 mph Feels9°C Rain5.4 mm Cloud-free summit50% Cloud base877 m Freezing level2,443 m Daylight06:12–20:18 · 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 0% early, improving to around 80% later.

A mixed day on Càrn Dearg Mòr: summit wind broadly 0-15 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 in the morning, lifting to 800–1100 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 around midday into the evening. Some rain is likely, with around 5-10 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
Wind25 mph W Gusts34 mph Feels4°C Rain5.4 mm Cloud-free summit21% Cloud base577 m Freezing level2,424 m Daylight06:14–20:16 · 14.0 h

Forecast confidence: Summit wind could be roughly 14-36 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel.

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

A grey, cloudy day on Càrn Dearg Mòr: summit wind broadly 5-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph during the evening (strong winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 0-10 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 500–800 m through the morning, lifting to 900–1200 m by late afternoon. The top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view during the evening. 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 14-36 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 14 to 36 mph; check again nearer the time.

Forecast run: 2026-08-26

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