Beinn Dearg (Ullapool) weather forecast.

1,084 m summit forecast for wind, cloud, rain and temperature. Updated from the Thursday 6 August 2026 model run.

Seven-day Beinn Dearg (Ullapool) forecast.

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

High confidence
Wind21 mph W Gusts30 mph Feels-3°C Rain0.3 mm Cloud-free summit12% Cloud base1,041 m Freezing level2,020 m Daylight05:23–21:26 · 16.1 h

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

A grey, cloudy day on Beinn Dearg (Ullapool): summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph early in the morning (fresh and blowy). 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 500-800 m in the morning, lifting to 800-1100 m around midday and 1000-1300 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. Little or no rain expected. Cold on top: air temperature broadly 2 to 6°C, feeling around -4 to 0°C in the wind - wrap up.

Low confidence
Wind46 mph SW Gusts64 mph Feels0°C Rain15.4 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base548 m Freezing level2,120 m Daylight05:25–21:23 · 16.0 h
Spate watch

There could be a spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Most likely from around 01:00 until around 03:00. Turn back if a crossing looks unsafe.

A rough, clagged-in day on Beinn Dearg (Ullapool): summit wind broadly 35-50 mph, with gusts 60-70 mph during the afternoon (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 01:00 until around 03:00 the following day. Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base mostly around 500-800 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 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. 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 25 to 57 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind53 mph SW Gusts74 mph Feels1°C Rain21.6 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base503 m Freezing level2,600 m Daylight05:27–21:21 · 15.9 h
High spate risk

High spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may become difficult or impassable. Most likely from around 02:00 until around 04:00. Turn back if a crossing looks unsafe.

A rough, clagged-in day on Beinn Dearg (Ullapool): summit wind broadly 40-60 mph, with gusts 70-80 mph during the morning (storm-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 02:00 until around 04:00 the following day. Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base mostly around 500-800 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 southwestern slopes; the northeastern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. A persistently wet day is possible, with around 20-40 mm indicated; local totals could vary considerably. Cold on top: air temperature broadly 6 to 10°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 33 to 66 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind33 mph W Gusts46 mph Feels-2°C Rain2.0 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base721 m Freezing level1,869 m Daylight05:30–21:19 · 15.8 h
Spate watch

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. Turn back if a crossing looks unsafe.

A rough, clagged-in day on Beinn Dearg (Ullapool): summit wind broadly 20-40 mph, with gusts 40-50 mph around midday (gale-force winds). The ground is likely to be saturated after recent rain. Expect boggy paths and rapid runoff if more rain arrives. 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 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base mostly around 700-1000 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 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. Cold on top: air temperature broadly 2 to 6°C, feeling around -4 to 0°C in the wind - wrap up. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 19 to 42 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind15 mph NW Gusts21 mph Feels-1°C Rain0.2 mm Cloud-free summit38% Cloud base1,045 m Freezing level1,688 m Daylight05:32–21:16 · 15.8 h

Cloud-free timing: Around 0% early, improving to around 83% later.

A grey, cloudy day on Beinn Dearg (Ullapool): summit wind broadly 5-20 mph, with gusts 15-25 mph early in the morning (fresh and blowy). The ground is likely to be saturated after recent rain. Expect boggy paths and rapid runoff if more rain arrives. Cloud base around 500-800 m in the morning, lifting to 1000-1300 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 late afternoon into the evening. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on northwestern slopes; the southeastern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. Little or no rain expected. Cold on top: air temperature broadly 2 to 6°C, feeling around -4 to 0°C in the wind - wrap up. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 7 to 20 mph; check again nearer the time.

Medium confidence
Wind26 mph S Gusts36 mph Feels4°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit81% Cloud base2,037 m Freezing level2,852 m Daylight05:34–21:14 · 15.7 h

Cloud-free timing: Best around midday at about 100%; around 75% early and 67% later.

A mixed day on Beinn Dearg (Ullapool): summit wind broadly 10-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 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. Little or no rain expected. Confidence moderate (ensemble members show a moderate spread) - the summit peak could reasonably be 19-34 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Low confidence
Wind41 mph SW Gusts58 mph Feels7°C Rain2.1 mm Cloud-free summit44% Cloud base1,014 m Freezing level3,311 m Daylight05:36–21:11 · 15.6 h
Thunder risk: moderate

during the afternoon. Leave exposed summits and ridges if thunder develops.

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

A wild day on Beinn Dearg (Ullapool): summit wind broadly 30-45 mph, with gusts 55-65 mph during the morning (storm-force winds). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated during the afternoon. Avoid committing to exposed ridges if storms begin to build. 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 and 1000-1300 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 southwestern slopes; the northeastern 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 (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 25 to 74 mph; check again nearer the time.

Forecast run: 2026-08-06

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