High Willhays weather forecast.

622 m summit in Dartmoor. Seven-day wind, cloud, rain and temperature forecast, updated 27 August 2026 at 04:40 UTC.

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Today on High Willhays.

High Willhays on Thursday 27 August 2026: summit wind around 13 mph SW, gusting 18 mph; modelled cloud-free summit for 57% of daylight; feels like 13°C; 1.8 mm rain.

Medium confidenceHow the forecast works

Seven-day High Willhays forecast.

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

Medium confidence
Wind13 mph SW Gusts18 mph Feels13°C Rain1.8 mm Cloud-free summit57% Cloud base955 m Freezing level2,910 m Daylight06:21–20:12 · 13.8 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.

Spate watch

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 60% later.

A mixed day on High Willhays: summit wind broadly 5-20 mph, with gusts 15-25 mph during the afternoon (a moderate breeze). Thunderstorms are a significant hazard from early morning into the evening. Exposed summits and ridges are a poor choice while storms are nearby. There could be a spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Most likely from around 01:00 until around 00:00 the following day. Cloud base around 500–800 m in the morning, then around 1100–1400 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 the morning into the evening. Some rain is likely, with up to around 2 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain.

Medium confidence
Wind22 mph SW Gusts30 mph Feels12°C Rain9.6 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base506 m Freezing level2,830 m Daylight06:23–20:10 · 13.8 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.

Spate watch

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

A rough, clagged-in day on High Willhays: summit wind broadly 15-25 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph during the afternoon (strong winds). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from early morning into the evening. Avoid committing to exposed ridges if storms begin to build. There could be a spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Most likely from around 02:00 until around 20:00. Cloud base mostly around 500–800 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. A persistently wet day is possible, with around 5-10 mm indicated; local totals could vary considerably.

Medium confidence
Wind23 mph SW Gusts32 mph Feels10°C Rain1.4 mm Cloud-free summit64% Cloud base734 m Freezing level3,034 m Daylight06:24–20:08 · 13.7 h

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

Thunder risk: moderate

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

Cloud-free timing: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A mixed day on High Willhays: summit wind broadly 15-25 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph early in the morning (strong winds). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from early morning into the afternoon. Avoid committing to exposed ridges if storms begin to build. The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. Cloud base around 400–700 m in the morning, lifting to 900–1200 m around midday and 800–1100 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 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 19-26 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind23 mph SW Gusts32 mph Feels12°C Rain0.9 mm Cloud-free summit64% Cloud base709 m Freezing level2,887 m Daylight06:26–20:06 · 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: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A mixed day on High Willhays: summit wind broadly 10-30 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph during the evening (strong winds). Thunderstorms are a significant hazard from the morning into the evening. Exposed summits and ridges are a poor choice while storms are nearby. Cloud base around 500–800 m in the morning, then around 700–1000 m around midday and 400–700 m by late afternoon. Summit cloud should lift later, bringing a better chance of clear views. Little or no rain expected. Bright spells with UV up to 6 - sunscreen on exposed skin.

Medium confidence
Wind25 mph W Gusts34 mph Feels8°C Rain1.3 mm Cloud-free summit93% Cloud base1,467 m Freezing level2,284 m Daylight06:27–20:04 · 13.6 h

Forecast confidence: Rain is possible, but forecast models differ by about 8 hours on when it arrives.

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

A mixed day on High Willhays: summit wind broadly 15-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph during the morning (strong winds). 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. 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 21-30 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind23 mph W Gusts32 mph Feels8°C Rain2.7 mm Cloud-free summit14% Cloud base573 m Freezing level2,596 m Daylight06:29–20:01 · 13.6 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.

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

A grey, cloudy day on High Willhays: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph around midday (strong winds). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from early morning into the evening. Avoid committing to exposed ridges if storms begin to build. Cloud base mostly around 500–800 m through daylight. Expect clag for much of the day, though a brief clearance is possible 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 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 18-26 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Forecast run: 2026-08-27

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