Schiehallion weather forecast.

1,083 m summit in Perthshire Highlands. Seven-day wind, cloud, rain and temperature forecast, updated 27 August 2026 at 04:40 UTC.

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Today on Schiehallion.

Schiehallion on Thursday 27 August 2026: summit wind around 29 mph E, gusting 41 mph; modelled cloud-free summit for 0% of daylight; feels like 5°C; 0.6 mm rain.

Medium confidenceHow the forecast works

Seven-day Schiehallion forecast.

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

Medium confidence
Wind29 mph E Gusts41 mph Feels5°C Rain0.6 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base766 m Freezing level3,040 m Daylight06:08–20:26 · 14.3 h

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

A grey, cloudy day on Schiehallion: summit wind broadly 20-35 mph, with gusts 35-45 mph during the afternoon (gale-force winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 500–800 m in the morning, then around 1000–1300 m around midday and 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 eastern slopes; the western side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. Little or no rain expected.

Medium confidence
Wind22 mph N Gusts28 mph Feels7°C Rain2.4 mm Cloud-free summit21% Cloud base871 m Freezing level2,990 m Daylight06:10–20:23 · 14.2 h

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

Thunder risk: low

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

Cloud-free timing: Around 0% early, improving to around 20% later.

A grey, cloudy day on Schiehallion: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph during the evening (fresh and blowy). Thunderstorms are possible from the morning into the evening. Keep an escape route from exposed ridges and descend if thunder develops. Much calmer lower down - generally 0-10 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 400–700 m in the morning, then around 1300–1600 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 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 around 2-5 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 14-29 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 14-29 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind15 mph W Gusts22 mph Feels6°C Rain3.1 mm Cloud-free summit21% Cloud base668 m Freezing level2,578 m Daylight06:12–20:21 · 14.2 h

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

Thunder risk: low

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

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

A grey, cloudy day on Schiehallion: summit wind broadly 10-20 mph, with gusts 15-25 mph early in the morning (fresh and blowy). Thunderstorms are possible from the morning 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 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. Some rain is likely, with around 2-5 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain.

Medium confidence
Wind17 mph S Gusts24 mph Feels5°C Rain5.8 mm Cloud-free summit21% Cloud base445 m Freezing level2,586 m Daylight06:14–20:18 · 14.1 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: Around 0% early, improving to around 40% later.

A grey, cloudy day on Schiehallion: summit wind broadly 10-20 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph during the morning (fresh and blowy). 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 100–400 m in the morning, lifting to 400–700 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 during the afternoon. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on southern slopes; the northern 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. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 13-26 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 13-26 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Low confidence
Wind44 mph W Gusts61 mph Feels-0°C Rain5.9 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base622 m Freezing level2,376 m Daylight06:16–20:15 · 14.0 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.

A rough, clagged-in day on Schiehallion: summit wind broadly 15-50 mph, with gusts 55-65 mph during the evening (storm-force winds). 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 00:00 until around 02:00 the following day. Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 100–400 m in the morning, then around 800–1100 m around midday and 600–900 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 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 24-57 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 24 to 57 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
Wind48 mph NW Gusts67 mph Feels-6°C Rain1.8 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base720 m Freezing level1,963 m Daylight06:18–20:13 · 13.9 h

Forecast confidence: Summit wind could be roughly 37-81 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel.

A rough, clagged-in day on Schiehallion: summit wind broadly 30-50 mph, with gusts 60-70 mph early in the morning (storm-force winds). The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 800–1100 m in the morning, then around 600–900 m around midday and 900–1200 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 northwestern slopes; the southeastern 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. Cold on top: air temperature broadly 0 to 4°C, feeling around -8 to -4°C in the wind - wrap up. Low confidence (Summit wind could be roughly 37-81 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 37 to 81 mph; check again nearer the time.

Forecast run: 2026-08-27

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