Sgùrr Ghiubhsachain weather forecast.

849 m summit forecast for wind, cloud, rain and temperature. Updated 26 August 2026 at 04:40 UTC.

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Today on Sgùrr Ghiubhsachain.

Sgùrr Ghiubhsachain on Wednesday 26 August 2026: summit wind around 24 mph SE, gusting 34 mph; modelled cloud-free summit for 64% of daylight; feels like 4°C; 0.0 mm rain.

High confidenceHow the forecast works

Seven-day Sgùrr Ghiubhsachain forecast.

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

High confidence
Wind24 mph SE Gusts34 mph Feels4°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit64% Cloud base1,033 m Freezing level2,950 m Daylight06:11–20:34 · 14.4 h

Cloud-free timing: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A mixed day on Sgùrr Ghiubhsachain: summit wind broadly 15-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 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 800-1100 m in the morning, lifting to 1000-1300 m around midday. Summit cloud should lift later, bringing a better chance of clear views. 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.

High confidence
Wind23 mph SE Gusts32 mph Feels8°C Rain0.1 mm Cloud-free summit100% Cloud base996 m Freezing level2,880 m Daylight06:13–20:32 · 14.3 h
Thunder risk: slight

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

A mixed day on Sgùrr Ghiubhsachain: summit wind broadly 5-30 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph early in 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 0-10 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 900-2000 m) - clear summits. Little or no rain expected. Confidence moderate (forecast models agree on the walking impact of the wind) - the summit peak could reasonably be 18-27 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind17 mph N Gusts23 mph Feels8°C Rain0.3 mm Cloud-free summit29% Cloud base679 m Freezing level3,042 m Daylight06:15–20:29 · 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 60% later.

A grey, cloudy day on Sgùrr Ghiubhsachain: summit wind broadly 5-20 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph during the evening (fresh and blowy). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from around midday into the evening. Avoid committing to exposed ridges if storms begin to build. Cloud base around 400-700 m in the morning, lifting to 600-900 m around midday. 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
Wind7 mph N Gusts10 mph Feels7°C Rain0.4 mm Cloud-free summit64% Cloud base899 m Freezing level2,659 m Daylight06:17–20:27 · 14.2 h

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

Cloud-free timing: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A mixed day on Sgùrr Ghiubhsachain: summit wind broadly 0-10 mph, with gusts 5-15 mph during the evening (a moderate breeze). 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. Little or no rain expected.

Medium confidence
Wind11 mph SW Gusts16 mph Feels6°C Rain2.1 mm Cloud-free summit21% Cloud base670 m Freezing level2,456 m Daylight06:19–20:24 · 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.

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

A grey, cloudy day on Sgùrr Ghiubhsachain: summit wind broadly 5-15 mph, with gusts 10-20 mph during the afternoon (a moderate breeze). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from early morning into the evening. Avoid committing to exposed ridges if storms begin to build. Cloud base around 400–700 m in the morning, lifting to 600–900 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. Some rain is likely, with around 2-5 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain.

Medium confidence
Wind32 mph W Gusts45 mph Feels2°C Rain2.3 mm Cloud-free summit21% Cloud base698 m Freezing level2,250 m Daylight06:21–20:21 · 14.0 h

Forecast confidence: Summit wind could be roughly 22-47 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel.

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

A grey, cloudy day on Sgùrr Ghiubhsachain: summit wind broadly 15-35 mph, with gusts 40-50 mph during the evening (gale-force winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 400–700 m in the morning, then around 900–1200 m around midday and 700–1000 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 2-5 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Low confidence (Summit wind could be roughly 22-47 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 22 to 47 mph; check again nearer the time.

Forecast run: 2026-08-26

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