Sgàirneach Mhòr weather forecast.

991 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 Sgàirneach Mhòr.

Sgàirneach Mhòr on Thursday 27 August 2026: summit wind around 22 mph E, gusting 31 mph; modelled cloud-free summit for 64% of daylight; feels like 5°C; 0.2 mm rain.

High confidenceHow the forecast works

Seven-day Sgàirneach Mhòr forecast.

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

High confidence
Wind22 mph E Gusts31 mph Feels5°C Rain0.2 mm Cloud-free summit64% Cloud base1,000 m Freezing level3,050 m Daylight06:08–20:27 · 14.3 h

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

A mixed day on Sgàirneach Mhòr: summit wind broadly 15-25 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph early in the morning (strong winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 700–1000 m in the morning, lifting to 1000–1300 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. 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.

High confidence
Wind19 mph N Gusts26 mph Feels8°C Rain2.5 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base427 m Freezing level2,980 m Daylight06:10–20:25 · 14.2 h

A grey, cloudy day on Sgàirneach Mhòr: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph early in the morning (fresh and blowy). Cloud base mostly around 400–700 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. Some rain is likely, with around 2-5 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain.

Medium confidence
Wind10 mph W Gusts15 mph Feels7°C Rain2.0 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base896 m Freezing level2,668 m Daylight06:12–20:22 · 14.2 h

Forecast confidence: Rain is possible, but forecast models differ by about 12 hours on when it arrives.

A grey, cloudy day on Sgàirneach Mhòr: summit wind broadly 5-15 mph, with gusts 10-20 mph around midday (a moderate breeze). Cloud base around 400-700 m in the morning, lifting to 800-1100 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 around 2-5 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. 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.

Medium confidence
Wind15 mph S Gusts21 mph Feels6°C Rain5.2 mm Cloud-free summit29% Cloud base595 m Freezing level2,586 m Daylight06:14–20:19 · 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: Around 0% early, improving to around 80% later.

A grey, cloudy day on Sgàirneach Mhòr: summit wind broadly 10-20 mph, with gusts 15-25 mph during the evening (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. Cloud base around 400–700 m through the morning, lifting to 1300–1600 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 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.

Medium confidence
Wind34 mph W Gusts48 mph Feels2°C Rain6.3 mm Cloud-free summit36% Cloud base822 m Freezing level2,371 m Daylight06:16–20:17 · 14.0 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

There could be a spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. The heaviest rain is expected later in the day. Crossing risk is expected throughout the day, continuing overnight and easing after around 03:00 the following morning. Turn back if a crossing looks unsafe.

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

A rough, clagged-in day on Sgàirneach Mhòr: summit wind broadly 10-40 mph, with gusts 45-55 mph during the evening (gale-force 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 00:00 until around 03:00 the following day. 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 1200–1500 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 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 6 to 10°C, feeling around 0 to 4°C in the wind - wrap up. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 17-44 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 17-44 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range. 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
Wind36 mph NW Gusts51 mph Feels-4°C Rain4.9 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base648 m Freezing level2,109 m Daylight06:18–20:14 · 13.9 h

Forecast confidence: Summit wind could be roughly 26-58 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel.

A rough, clagged-in day on Sgàirneach Mhòr: summit wind broadly 25-40 mph, with gusts 45-55 mph early in the morning (gale-force winds). The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 800–1100 m in the morning, then around 400–700 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 northwestern slopes; the southeastern 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. Cold on top: air temperature broadly 2 to 6°C, feeling around -6 to -2°C in the wind - wrap up. Low confidence (Summit wind could be roughly 26-58 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 26 to 58 mph; check again nearer the time.

Forecast run: 2026-08-27

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