Beinn Enaiglair weather forecast.

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

Seven-day Beinn Enaiglair 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-1°C Rain0.3 mm Cloud-free summit50% Cloud base1,041 m Freezing level2,020 m Daylight05:24–21:26 · 16.1 h

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

A mixed day on Beinn Enaiglair: 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. 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 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
Wind42 mph SW Gusts59 mph Feels2°C Rain15.4 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base548 m Freezing level2,120 m Daylight05:26–21:24 · 16.0 h
Spate watch

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

A rough, clagged-in day on Beinn Enaiglair: summit wind broadly 35-45 mph, with gusts 55-65 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 6 to 10°C, feeling around 0 to 4°C in the wind - wrap up. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 23 to 53 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind48 mph SW Gusts68 mph Feels2°C Rain21.6 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base503 m Freezing level2,600 m Daylight05:28–21:21 · 15.9 h
High spate risk

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

A rough, clagged-in day on Beinn Enaiglair: summit wind broadly 40-55 mph, with gusts 65-75 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. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 30 to 60 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind31 mph W Gusts44 mph Feels-0°C Rain2.0 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base721 m Freezing level1,869 m Daylight05:30–21:19 · 15.8 h
Spate watch

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

A grey, cloudy day on Beinn Enaiglair: summit wind broadly 20-35 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 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 19 to 41 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind14 mph NW Gusts20 mph Feels0°C Rain0.2 mm Cloud-free summit62% Cloud base1,045 m Freezing level1,688 m Daylight05:32–21:16 · 15.8 h

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

A mixed day on Beinn Enaiglair: 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 around midday 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 -2 to 2°C in the wind - wrap up. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 7 to 19 mph; check again nearer the time.

Medium confidence
Wind24 mph S Gusts34 mph Feels6°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit88% Cloud base2,037 m Freezing level2,852 m Daylight05:34–21:14 · 15.7 h

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

A mixed day on Beinn Enaiglair: summit wind broadly 5-30 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. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 1200-3200 m) - clear summits. Little or no rain expected. Confidence moderate (ensemble members show a moderate spread) - the summit peak could reasonably be 18-32 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Low confidence
Wind36 mph S Gusts51 mph Feels9°C Rain2.1 mm Cloud-free summit81% Cloud base1,014 m Freezing level3,311 m Daylight05:36–21:12 · 15.6 h
Thunder risk: moderate

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

Cloud-free timing: Around 25% early, improving to around 100% later.

A wild day on Beinn Enaiglair: summit wind broadly 30-40 mph, with gusts 45-55 mph during the morning (gale-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 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 2-5 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 23 to 66 mph; check again nearer the time.

Forecast run: 2026-08-06

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