Fan Gyhirych weather forecast.

725 m summit in Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons). Seven-day wind, cloud, rain and temperature forecast, updated 27 August 2026 at 04:40 UTC.

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Today on Fan Gyhirych.

Fan Gyhirych on Thursday 27 August 2026: summit wind around 25 mph S, gusting 35 mph; modelled cloud-free summit for 57% of daylight; feels like 12°C; 19.5 mm rain.

Medium confidenceHow the forecast works

Seven-day Fan Gyhirych forecast.

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

Medium confidence
Wind25 mph S Gusts35 mph Feels12°C Rain19.5 mm Cloud-free summit57% Cloud base499 m Freezing level3,180 m Daylight06:17–20:13 · 13.9 h

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

Thunder risk: likely

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

Severe spate risk

Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Assess them at the water and turn back if unsure.

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

A wild day on Fan Gyhirych: summit wind broadly 10-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph early in the morning (strong winds). Thunderstorms are forecast from early morning into the evening. Avoid exposed summits and ridges during the risk period. Severe spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may become unsafe or impassable. Most likely from around 05:00 until around 22:00. Much calmer lower down - generally 0-10 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 700–1000 m in the morning, then around 400–700 m around midday and 900–1200 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. A persistently wet day is possible, with around 10-20 mm indicated; local totals could vary considerably.

Medium confidence
Wind22 mph SW Gusts31 mph Feels10°C Rain3.1 mm Cloud-free summit14% Cloud base684 m Freezing level2,840 m Daylight06:19–20:11 · 13.9 h

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

Thunder risk: high

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

Cloud-free timing: Best around midday at about 25%; around 0% early and 0% later.

A grey, cloudy day on Fan Gyhirych: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph during the evening (strong winds). Thunderstorms are a significant hazard from early morning into the evening. Exposed summits and ridges are a poor choice while storms are nearby. Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 300-600 m in the morning, lifting to 600-900 m around midday. Expect clag for much of the day, though a brief clearance is possible during 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 2-5 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain.

Medium confidence
Wind33 mph SW Gusts47 mph Feels8°C Rain5.3 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base478 m Freezing level3,113 m Daylight06:20–20:09 · 13.8 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.

A rough, clagged-in day on Fan Gyhirych: summit wind broadly 20-40 mph, with gusts 40-50 mph during the afternoon (gale-force winds). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from the morning into the afternoon. Avoid committing to exposed ridges if storms begin to build. 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 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. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 22-44 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 22-44 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind32 mph SW Gusts45 mph Feels9°C Rain5.3 mm Cloud-free summit36% Cloud base687 m Freezing level2,820 m Daylight06:22–20:06 · 13.7 h

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

Thunder risk: high

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

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

A grey, cloudy day on Fan Gyhirych: summit wind broadly 15-35 mph, with gusts 40-50 mph during the evening (gale-force winds). Thunderstorms are a significant hazard from the morning into the evening. Exposed summits and ridges are a poor choice while storms are nearby. Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 400–700 m in the morning, then around 900–1200 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. Confidence moderate (forecast models agree on the walking impact of the wind) - the summit peak could reasonably be 28-37 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind40 mph W Gusts56 mph Feels3°C Rain0.9 mm Cloud-free summit79% Cloud base947 m Freezing level1,894 m Daylight06:24–20:04 · 13.7 h

Forecast confidence: Summit wind could be roughly 35-48 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel.

Cloud-free timing: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A wild day on Fan Gyhirych: summit wind broadly 30-45 mph, with gusts 50-60 mph early in the morning (storm-force winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 15-25 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on western slopes; the eastern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. Little or no rain expected. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 35-48 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 35-48 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind29 mph W Gusts41 mph Feels5°C Rain2.7 mm Cloud-free summit79% Cloud base994 m Freezing level2,345 m Daylight06:25–20:02 · 13.6 h

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

Cloud-free timing: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A mixed day on Fan Gyhirych: summit wind broadly 15-35 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. 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 21-33 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Forecast run: 2026-08-27

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