Beinn Bhuidhe weather forecast.

948 m summit forecast for wind, cloud, rain and temperature. Updated from the Thursday 6 August 2026 model run.

Seven-day Beinn Bhuidhe 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 NW Gusts26 mph Feels1°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit56% Cloud base996 m Freezing level2,020 m Daylight05:30–21:19 · 15.8 h

Cloud-free timing: Around 0% early, improving to around 67% later.

A mixed day on Beinn Bhuidhe: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph early in the morning (fresh and blowy). The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. Cloud base around 500-800 m in the morning, lifting to 1100-1400 m around midday and 1500-1800 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. Little or no rain expected. Cold on top: air temperature broadly 4 to 8°C, feeling around -2 to 2°C in the wind - wrap up.

Medium confidence
Wind38 mph SW Gusts53 mph Feels1°C Rain9.0 mm Cloud-free summit12% Cloud base589 m Freezing level2,050 m Daylight05:32–21:16 · 15.7 h

Cloud-free timing: Best around midday at about 25%; lowest early at about 0%.

A rough, clagged-in day on Beinn Bhuidhe: summit wind broadly 30-40 mph, with gusts 50-60 mph around midday (gale-force winds). 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 00:00 until around 18:00. Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 500-800 m in the morning, lifting to 500-800 m around midday and 800-1100 m by late afternoon. Expect clag for much of the day, though a brief clearance is possible around midday. 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 5-10 mm indicated; local totals could vary considerably. Cold on top: air temperature broadly 4 to 8°C, feeling around 0 to 4°C in the wind - wrap up. Confidence moderate (ensemble members show a moderate spread) - the summit peak could reasonably be 30-45 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind45 mph SW Gusts62 mph Feels2°C Rain10.3 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base543 m Freezing level2,930 m Daylight05:34–21:14 · 15.7 h
Spate watch

There could be a spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Most likely from around 10:00 until around 03:00. Turn back if a crossing looks unsafe.

A rough, clagged-in day on Beinn Bhuidhe: summit wind broadly 35-50 mph, with gusts 55-65 mph during the morning (storm-force winds). 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 10:00 until around 03:00 the following day. Much calmer lower down - generally 15-25 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 700-1000 m in the morning, lowering to 500-800 m around midday and 500-800 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 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 (ensemble members show a moderate spread) - the summit peak could reasonably be 30-54 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Low confidence
Wind31 mph W Gusts43 mph Feels1°C Rain9.0 mm Cloud-free summit25% Cloud base750 m Freezing level2,258 m Daylight05:36–21:12 · 15.6 h
High spate risk

High spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may become difficult or impassable. Most likely from around 00:00 until around 15:00. Turn back if a crossing looks unsafe.

Cloud-free timing: Best around midday at about 75%; around 0% early and 0% later.

A rough, clagged-in day on Beinn Bhuidhe: summit wind broadly 15-35 mph, with gusts 40-50 mph early in the morning (gale-force winds). The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. High spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may become difficult or impassable. Most likely from around 00:00 until around 15:00. Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 500-800 m in the morning, 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. A persistently wet day is possible, with around 5-10 mm indicated; local totals could vary considerably. Cold on top: air temperature broadly 4 to 8°C, feeling around -2 to 2°C in the wind - wrap up. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 21 to 44 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind14 mph NW Gusts17 mph Feels2°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit38% Cloud base812 m Freezing level1,987 m Daylight05:38–21:10 · 15.5 h

Cloud-free timing: Around 0% early, improving to around 67% later.

A grey, cloudy day on Beinn Bhuidhe: summit wind broadly 5-20 mph, with gusts 10-20 mph early in the morning (a moderate breeze). The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. Cloud base around 500-800 m in the morning, lifting to 900-1200 m around midday and 1500-1800 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. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 8 to 27 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind26 mph S Gusts32 mph Feels5°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit38% Cloud base809 m Freezing level3,073 m Daylight05:40–21:07 · 15.4 h

Cloud-free timing: Around 0% early, improving to around 33% later.

A grey, cloudy day on Beinn Bhuidhe: summit wind broadly 10-30 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph during the evening (strong winds). The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. Much calmer lower down - generally 0-10 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 600-900 m in the morning, 2000-2300 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 late morning into midday. Little or no rain expected. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 18 to 37 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind35 mph S Gusts49 mph Feels10°C Rain7.7 mm Cloud-free summit12% Cloud base571 m Freezing level3,237 m Daylight05:42–21:05 · 15.4 h
Thunder risk: moderate

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

Cloud-free timing: Around 50% early, falling to around 0% later.

A rough, clagged-in day on Beinn Bhuidhe: summit wind broadly 25-40 mph, with gusts 45-55 mph during the morning (gale-force winds). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from the morning into overnight. Avoid committing to exposed ridges if storms begin to build. Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 1000-1300 m in the morning, lowering to 500-800 m around midday and 500-800 m by late afternoon. Expect clag for much of the day, though a brief clearance is possible early in the morning. 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. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 18 to 64 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: 2026-08-06

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