Waun Rydd weather forecast.

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

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Today on Waun Rydd.

Waun Rydd on Wednesday 26 August 2026: summit wind around 13 mph SE, gusting 18 mph; modelled cloud-free summit for 57% of daylight; feels like 13°C; 0.3 mm rain.

Medium confidenceHow the forecast works

Seven-day Waun Rydd forecast.

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

Medium confidence
Wind13 mph SE Gusts18 mph Feels13°C Rain0.3 mm Cloud-free summit57% Cloud base773 m Freezing level3,120 m Daylight06:14–20:14 · 14.0 h

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

Thunder risk: high

from early morning into around midday. Leave exposed summits and ridges if thunder develops.

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

A mixed day on Waun Rydd: summit wind broadly 5-20 mph, with gusts 15-25 mph early in the morning (a moderate breeze). Thunderstorms are a significant hazard from early morning into around midday. Exposed summits and ridges are a poor choice while storms are nearby. Cloud base around 500–800 m in the morning, lifting to 700–1000 m around midday and 1400–1700 m by late afternoon. 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
Wind31 mph S Gusts44 mph Feels11°C Rain12.5 mm Cloud-free summit21% Cloud base492 m Freezing level3,054 m Daylight06:16–20:12 · 13.9 h

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

Thunder risk: likely

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.

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

A rough, clagged-in day on Waun Rydd: summit wind broadly 15-35 mph, with gusts 40-50 mph during the evening (gale-force winds). Thunderstorms are forecast from early morning into the evening. Avoid exposed summits and ridges during the risk period. There could be a spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Most likely from around 04:00 until around 20:00. Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 400–700 m through the morning, lifting to 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 evening. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on southern slopes; the northern 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. Confidence moderate (forecast models agree on the walking impact of the wind) - the summit peak could reasonably be 27-36 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind32 mph W Gusts45 mph Feels10°C Rain13.7 mm Cloud-free summit7% Cloud base481 m Freezing level2,817 m Daylight06:18–20:10 · 13.9 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.

Spate watch

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

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

A rough, clagged-in day on Waun Rydd: summit wind broadly 20-35 mph, with gusts 40-50 mph early in the morning (gale-force 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. There could be a spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Most likely from around 05:00 until around 20:00. Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 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 clag for much of the day, though a brief clearance is possible during the afternoon. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on western slopes; the eastern 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. Confidence moderate (forecast models agree on the walking impact of the wind) - the summit peak could reasonably be 28-38 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.

Medium confidence
Wind25 mph SW Gusts35 mph Feels8°C Rain12.9 mm Cloud-free summit14% Cloud base480 m Freezing level3,065 m Daylight06:19–20:08 · 13.8 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.

Spate watch

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

Cloud-free timing: Around 0% early, improving to around 40% later.

A rough, clagged-in day on Waun Rydd: summit wind broadly 15-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph around midday (strong winds). Thunderstorms are a significant hazard from the morning into the evening. Exposed summits and ridges are a poor choice while storms are nearby. The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. 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 23:00. Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 400–700 m through the morning, lifting to 600–900 m by late afternoon. Expect clag for much of the day, though a brief clearance is possible during the evening. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on southwestern slopes; the northeastern 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. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 18-33 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 18-33 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind31 mph SW Gusts44 mph Feels8°C Rain6.1 mm Cloud-free summit50% Cloud base717 m Freezing level2,768 m Daylight06:21–20:05 · 13.7 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.

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

A mixed day on Waun Rydd: summit wind broadly 15-35 mph, with gusts 40-50 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. The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. There could be a spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Most likely from around 17:00 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 400–700 m in the morning, lifting to 900–1200 m around midday and 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 around midday into the evening. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on southwestern slopes; the northeastern 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 (forecast models agree on the walking impact of the wind) - the summit peak could reasonably be 28-36 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind32 mph W Gusts44 mph Feels5°C Rain1.8 mm Cloud-free summit71% Cloud base959 m Freezing level2,432 m Daylight06:23–20:03 · 13.7 h

Forecast confidence: Forecast models disagree on whether meaningful rain reaches the hills during 10:00-16:00.

Cloud-free timing: Cloudy early, clearing later.

A mixed day on Waun Rydd: summit wind broadly 25-35 mph, with gusts 40-50 mph around midday (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 400–700 m in the morning, lifting to 900–1200 m around midday and 1200–1500 m by late afternoon. Summit cloud should lift later, bringing a better chance of clear views. 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 up to around 2 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 24-37 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - the summit peak could reasonably be 24-37 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Forecast run: 2026-08-26

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