Great Rhos weather forecast.

660 m summit in Mid Wales and Cambrian Mountains. Seven-day wind, cloud, rain and temperature forecast, updated 27 August 2026 at 04:40 UTC.

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Today on Great Rhos.

Great Rhos on Thursday 27 August 2026: summit wind around 18 mph SE, gusting 25 mph; modelled cloud-free summit for 21% of daylight; feels like 13°C; 21.6 mm rain.

Medium confidenceHow the forecast works

Seven-day Great Rhos forecast.

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

Medium confidence
Wind18 mph SE Gusts25 mph Feels13°C Rain21.6 mm Cloud-free summit21% Cloud base488 m Freezing level3,040 m Daylight06:15–20:12 · 14.0 h

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

Thunder risk: likely

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

High spate risk

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

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

A rough, clagged-in day on Great Rhos: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph early in the morning (fresh and blowy). Thunderstorms are forecast from the morning into the evening. Avoid exposed summits and ridges during the risk period. High spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may become difficult or impassable. Most likely from around 05:00 until around 00:00 the following day. Cloud base mostly around 500–800 m through daylight. The top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view during the afternoon. A persistently wet day is possible, with around 20-40 mm indicated; local totals could vary considerably.

Medium confidence
Wind22 mph W Gusts31 mph Feels12°C Rain1.4 mm Cloud-free summit64% Cloud base682 m Freezing level2,760 m Daylight06:16–20:10 · 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: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A mixed day on Great Rhos: 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. The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. Cloud base around 400–700 m in the morning, lifting to 600–900 m around midday and 700–1000 m by late afternoon. Summit cloud should lift later, bringing a better chance of clear views. 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 up to around 2 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 20-25 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind26 mph SW Gusts37 mph Feels9°C Rain4.5 mm Cloud-free summit36% Cloud base480 m Freezing level2,949 m Daylight06:18–20:08 · 13.8 h

Forecast confidence: Summit wind could be roughly 17-36 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel.

Cloud-free timing: Around 0% early, improving to around 80% later.

A grey, cloudy day on Great Rhos: summit wind broadly 15-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph during the afternoon (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. 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 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. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 17-36 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 17-36 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind23 mph SW Gusts32 mph Feels10°C Rain3.2 mm Cloud-free summit64% Cloud base1,109 m Freezing level2,763 m Daylight06:20–20:05 · 13.8 h

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

Thunder risk: high

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

Cloud-free timing: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A mixed day on Great Rhos: summit wind broadly 15-30 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph during the evening (strong winds). Thunderstorms are a significant hazard from around midday into the evening. Exposed summits and ridges are a poor choice while storms are nearby. The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. Cloud base around 400–700 m in the morning, then around 1900–2200 m around midday and 1100–1400 m by late afternoon. Summit cloud should lift later, bringing a better chance of clear views. 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. Confidence moderate (forecast models agree on the walking impact of the wind) - the summit peak could reasonably be 17-26 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind34 mph W Gusts48 mph Feels4°C Rain0.7 mm Cloud-free summit93% Cloud base1,109 m Freezing level1,947 m Daylight06:21–20:03 · 13.7 h

Forecast confidence: The broad weather pattern is useful, although some detail may change.

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

A wild day on Great Rhos: summit wind broadly 25-40 mph, with gusts 45-55 mph around midday (gale-force winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 15-25 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 900-1500 m) - clear summits. 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 (forecast models agree on the walking impact of the wind) - the summit peak could reasonably be 28-38 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind27 mph W Gusts38 mph Feels5°C Rain1.3 mm Cloud-free summit86% Cloud base1,487 m Freezing level2,287 m Daylight06:23–20:01 · 13.6 h

Forecast confidence: The broad weather pattern is useful, although some detail may change.

Cloud-free timing: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A mixed day on Great Rhos: summit wind broadly 15-30 mph, with gusts 35-45 mph early in the morning (strong winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 700-1500 m) - clear summits. 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 up to around 2 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Bright spells with UV up to 5 - sunscreen on exposed skin. Confidence moderate (forecast models agree on the walking impact of the wind) - the summit peak could reasonably be 20-32 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Forecast run: 2026-08-27

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