Mount Battock weather forecast.

778 m summit in Angus Glens. Seven-day wind, cloud, rain and temperature forecast, updated 26 August 2026 at 15:32 UTC.

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Today on Mount Battock.

Mount Battock on Wednesday 26 August 2026: summit wind around 19 mph SE, gusting 27 mph; modelled cloud-free summit for 50% of daylight; feels like 4°C; 0.0 mm rain.

High confidenceHow the forecast works

Seven-day Mount Battock forecast.

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

High confidence
Wind19 mph SE Gusts27 mph Feels4°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit50% Cloud base598 m Freezing level3,170 m Daylight06:00–20:24 · 14.4 h

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

A mixed day on Mount Battock: summit wind broadly 15-25 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph early in the morning (fresh and blowy). Cloud base around 500-800 m in the morning, lifting to 800-1100 m around midday. The top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view from around midday into the evening. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on southeastern slopes; the northwestern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. Little or no rain expected.

Medium confidence
Wind18 mph E Gusts25 mph Feels9°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base535 m Freezing level3,120 m Daylight06:02–20:21 · 14.3 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 grey, cloudy day on Mount Battock: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph during the afternoon (fresh and blowy). 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 200-500 m in the morning, lifting to 500-800 m around midday. Expect the top to stay in cloud for most or all of daylight, with no dependable break. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on eastern slopes; the western side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. Little or no rain expected.

Medium confidence
Wind18 mph N Gusts25 mph Feels9°C Rain16.6 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base273 m Freezing level2,864 m Daylight06:04–20:19 · 14.2 h

Forecast confidence: Rain is possible, but forecast models differ by about 5 hours on when it arrives.

High 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 Mount Battock: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph during the afternoon (fresh and blowy). High spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may become difficult or impassable. Most likely from around 00:00 until around 03:00 the following day. Cloud base mostly around 200–500 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 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.

Medium confidence
Wind9 mph W Gusts12 mph Feels9°C Rain0.6 mm Cloud-free summit50% Cloud base664 m Freezing level2,666 m Daylight06:06–20:16 · 14.2 h

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

Thunder risk: moderate

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

Cloud-free timing: Around 0% early, improving to around 100% later.

A mixed day on Mount Battock: summit wind broadly 0-15 mph, with gusts 5-15 mph during the evening (a moderate breeze). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from around midday into the evening. Avoid committing to exposed ridges if storms begin to build. The ground is likely to be saturated after recent rain. Expect boggy paths and rapid runoff if more rain arrives. Cloud base around 400–700 m in the morning, lifting to 600–900 m around midday and 2900–3200 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. Little or no rain expected.

Medium confidence
Wind17 mph S Gusts23 mph Feels8°C Rain3.0 mm Cloud-free summit21% Cloud base548 m Freezing level2,638 m Daylight06:08–20:13 · 14.1 h

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

Thunder risk: moderate

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

Cloud-free timing: Clear early, clouding up later.

A grey, cloudy day on Mount Battock: summit wind broadly 10-20 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph during the afternoon (fresh and blowy). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from the morning into the evening. Avoid committing to exposed ridges if storms begin to build. The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. Cloud base around 0–300 m in the morning, then around 600–900 m around midday and 400–700 m by late afternoon. The summit should be clear early, with cloud building around midday. Some rain is likely, with around 2-5 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 10-26 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 10-26 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Low confidence
Wind27 mph W Gusts38 mph Feels7°C Rain4.2 mm Cloud-free summit43% Cloud base593 m Freezing level2,400 m Daylight06:10–20:11 · 14.0 h

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

Thunder risk: moderate

from the morning 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 Mount Battock: summit wind broadly 5-30 mph, with gusts 35-45 mph during the evening (strong winds). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from the morning into the evening. Avoid committing to exposed ridges if storms begin to build. The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. Much calmer lower down - generally 0-5 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 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. Some rain is likely, with around 2-5 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Low confidence (Summit wind could be roughly 13-41 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 13 to 41 mph; check again nearer the time. Cloud base is the least certain part of this - the models are only moderately agreed, so it could sit a couple of hundred metres either way.

Low confidence
Wind42 mph NW Gusts59 mph Feels-1°C Rain5.6 mm Cloud-free summit29% Cloud base506 m Freezing level2,081 m Daylight06:12–20:08 · 13.9 h

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

Thunder risk: low

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

Cloud-free timing: Clear early, clouding up later.

A rough, clagged-in day on Mount Battock: summit wind broadly 30-45 mph, with gusts 55-65 mph early in the morning (storm-force winds). Thunderstorms are possible from the morning into the afternoon. Keep an escape route from exposed ridges and descend if thunder develops. Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 1800–2100 m in the morning, lowering to 400–700 m around midday and 500–800 m by late afternoon. The summit should be clear early, with cloud building around midday. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on northwestern slopes; the southeastern 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. Cold on top: air temperature broadly 4 to 8°C, feeling around -2 to 2°C in the wind - wrap up. Low confidence (Summit wind could be roughly 30-54 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 30 to 54 mph; check again nearer the time. Cloud base is the least certain part of this - the models are only moderately agreed, so it could sit a couple of hundred metres either way.

Forecast run: 2026-08-26

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