Garbh Bheinn weather forecast.

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

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Today on Garbh Bheinn.

Garbh Bheinn on Wednesday 26 August 2026: summit wind around 30 mph SE, gusting 42 mph; modelled cloud-free summit for 71% of daylight; feels like 4°C; 0.5 mm rain.

High confidenceHow the forecast works

Seven-day Garbh Bheinn forecast.

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

High confidence
Wind30 mph SE Gusts42 mph Feels4°C Rain0.5 mm Cloud-free summit71% Cloud base1,033 m Freezing level2,860 m Daylight06:09–20:32 · 14.4 h

Cloud-free timing: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A mixed day on Garbh Bheinn: 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 800–1100 m in the morning, lifting to 1000–1300 m around midday and 3000–3300 m by late afternoon. Summit cloud should lift later, bringing a better chance of clear views. Little or no rain expected.

High confidence
Wind22 mph SE Gusts30 mph Feels8°C Rain0.1 mm Cloud-free summit79% Cloud base1,299 m Freezing level2,930 m Daylight06:11–20:30 · 14.3 h

Cloud-free timing: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A mixed day on Garbh Bheinn: summit wind broadly 5-25 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph early in the morning (strong winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 0-10 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Little or no rain expected. Confidence moderate (forecast models agree on the walking impact of the wind) - the summit peak could reasonably be 16-30 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind17 mph N Gusts24 mph Feels8°C Rain1.2 mm Cloud-free summit43% Cloud base678 m Freezing level3,071 m Daylight06:13–20:27 · 14.2 h

Forecast confidence: A low thunderstorm risk remains difficult to time precisely.

Thunder risk: low

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

Cloud-free timing: Around 0% early, improving to around 40% later.

A mixed day on Garbh Bheinn: summit wind broadly 5-20 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph during the evening (fresh and blowy). Thunderstorms are possible from around midday into the evening. Keep an escape route from exposed ridges and descend if thunder develops. Cloud base around 100–400 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 northern slopes; the southern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. Some rain is likely, with up to around 2 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain.

Medium confidence
Wind8 mph NW Gusts11 mph Feels8°C Rain1.0 mm Cloud-free summit43% Cloud base672 m Freezing level2,689 m Daylight06:15–20:24 · 14.2 h

Forecast confidence: A low thunderstorm risk remains difficult to time precisely.

Thunder risk: low

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

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

A mixed day on Garbh Bheinn: summit wind broadly 0-15 mph, with gusts 5-15 mph during the evening (a moderate breeze). Thunderstorms are possible from late afternoon into the evening. Keep an escape route from exposed ridges and descend if thunder develops. Cloud base around 400–700 m in the morning, lifting to 900–1200 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 around midday into the evening. Some rain is likely, with up to around 2 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain.

Medium confidence
Wind12 mph SW Gusts17 mph Feels6°C Rain1.4 mm Cloud-free summit50% Cloud base901 m Freezing level2,452 m Daylight06:17–20:22 · 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 80% later.

A mixed day on Garbh Bheinn: 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 100–400 m in the morning, lifting to 600–900 m around midday and 1000–1300 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 up to around 2 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain.

Medium confidence
Wind28 mph W Gusts40 mph Feels2°C Rain4.0 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base453 m Freezing level2,208 m Daylight06:19–20:19 · 14.0 h

Forecast confidence: Summit wind could be roughly 18-49 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel.

A grey, cloudy day on Garbh Bheinn: summit wind broadly 15-35 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. Cloud base around 400–700 m through the morning, lifting to 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. Low confidence (Summit wind could be roughly 18-49 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 18 to 49 mph; check again nearer the time.

Forecast run: 2026-08-26

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