Meall Horn weather forecast.

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

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Today on Meall Horn.

Meall Horn on Thursday 27 August 2026: summit wind around 26 mph SE, gusting 37 mph; modelled cloud-free summit for 64% of daylight; feels like 11°C; 0.0 mm rain.

Medium confidenceHow the forecast works

Seven-day Meall Horn forecast.

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

Medium confidence
Wind26 mph SE Gusts37 mph Feels11°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit64% Cloud base484 m Freezing level3,080 m Daylight06:06–20:33 · 14.5 h

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

Thunder risk: slight

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

Cloud-free timing: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A mixed day on Meall Horn: summit wind broadly 15-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph during the morning (strong winds). Thunder watch from late afternoon into the evening: a small but credible risk is present. Watch for growing clouds and leave exposed tops if thunder develops. Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 300–600 m in the morning, then around 900–1200 m around midday and 700–1000 m by late afternoon. Summit cloud should lift later, bringing a better chance of clear views. Little or no rain expected.

Medium confidence
Wind27 mph NE Gusts38 mph Feels7°C Rain4.5 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base171 m Freezing level2,915 m Daylight06:08–20:31 · 14.4 h

Forecast confidence: Rain is possible, but forecast models differ by about 6 hours on when it arrives.

A grey, cloudy day on Meall Horn: summit wind broadly 15-30 mph, with gusts 35-45 mph early in the morning (strong winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base mostly around 100–400 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 northeastern slopes; the southwestern 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 18-35 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 18-35 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind16 mph NW Gusts22 mph Feels5°C Rain1.6 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base436 m Freezing level2,565 m Daylight06:10–20:28 · 14.3 h

Forecast confidence: Rain is possible, but forecast models differ by about 19 hours on when it arrives.

A grey, cloudy day on Meall Horn: summit wind broadly 10-20 mph, with gusts 15-25 mph during the evening (fresh and blowy). Cloud base around 100-400 m in the morning, lifting to 400-700 m around midday. Expect the top to stay in cloud for most or all of daylight, with no dependable break. Some rain is likely, with up to around 2 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain.

Medium confidence
Wind12 mph SE Gusts17 mph Feels6°C Rain5.2 mm Cloud-free summit14% Cloud base447 m Freezing level2,465 m Daylight06:13–20:25 · 14.2 h

Forecast confidence: Rain is possible, but forecast models differ by about 14 hours on when it arrives.

Cloud-free timing: Best around midday at about 50%; around 0% early and 0% later.

A grey, cloudy day on Meall Horn: summit wind broadly 5-15 mph, with gusts 10-20 mph during the evening (a moderate breeze). Cloud base around 400–700 m in the morning, then around 800–1100 m around midday and 400–700 m by late afternoon. Expect clag for much of the day, though a brief clearance is possible around midday. Some rain is likely, with around 5-10 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain.

Medium confidence
Wind19 mph E Gusts27 mph Feels6°C Rain6.0 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base374 m Freezing level2,440 m Daylight06:15–20:22 · 14.1 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 grey, cloudy day on Meall Horn: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph during the morning (fresh and blowy). 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 08:00 until around 03:00 the following day. Cloud base around 100–400 m in the morning, then around 300–600 m around midday and 100–400 m by late afternoon. Expect the top to stay in cloud for most or all of daylight, with no dependable break. Some rain is likely, with around 5-10 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 10-29 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 10-29 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind32 mph N Gusts45 mph Feels-1°C Rain13.7 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base485 m Freezing level1,728 m Daylight06:17–20:20 · 14.1 h

Forecast confidence: Summit wind could be roughly 23-43 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel.

Severe spate risk

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

A rough, clagged-in day on Meall Horn: summit wind broadly 25-35 mph, with gusts 40-50 mph during the morning (gale-force winds). The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. Severe spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may become unsafe or impassable. Most likely from around 00:00 until around 20:00. Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 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 northern slopes; the southern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. A persistently wet day is possible, with around 10-20 mm indicated; local totals could vary considerably. Cold on top: air temperature broadly 2 to 6°C, feeling around -2 to 2°C in the wind - wrap up. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 23-43 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 23-43 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Forecast run: 2026-08-27

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