Beinn nan Aighenan weather forecast.

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

Seven-day Beinn nan Aighenan forecast.

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

High confidence
Wind25 mph W Gusts35 mph Feels-1°C Rain1.5 mm Cloud base826 m Freezing level1,960 m

A mixed day on Beinn nan Aighenan: summit wind broadly 10-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph early in the morning (strong winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 0-10 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base 600-1100 m - the top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view from the morning into the afternoon. Cloud will be lowest on the W slopes, down to about 700-1000 m; the E side should be clearer, lifting to around 900-1200 m. Some rain is likely, with up to around 2 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Cold on top: air temperature broadly 2 to 6°C, feeling around -2 to 2°C in the wind - wrap up.

Low confidence
Wind50 mph SW Gusts70 mph Feels0°C Rain25.6 mm Cloud base574 m Freezing level2,030 m

A rough, clagged-in day on Beinn nan Aighenan: summit wind broadly 40-55 mph, with gusts 65-75 mph during the afternoon (storm-force winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base 500-800 m - expect the top to stay in cloud for most or all of the day, with no dependable break. Cloud will be lowest on the SW slopes, down to about 400-700 m; the NE side should be clearer, lifting to around 800-1100 m. A persistently wet day is possible, with around 20-40 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 31 to 68 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind50 mph SW Gusts69 mph Feels1°C Rain28.4 mm Cloud base538 m Freezing level2,890 m

A rough, clagged-in day on Beinn nan Aighenan: summit wind broadly 35-55 mph, with gusts 65-75 mph early in the morning (storm-force winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base 500-800 m - expect the top to stay in cloud for most or all of the day, with no dependable break. Cloud will be lowest on the SW slopes, down to about 400-700 m; the NE side should be clearer, lifting to around 700-1000 m. 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 0 to 4°C in the wind - wrap up. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 29 to 69 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind42 mph W Gusts59 mph Feels2°C Rain8.0 mm Cloud base990 m Freezing level2,000 m

A wild day on Beinn nan Aighenan: summit wind broadly 20-45 mph, with gusts 55-65 mph early in the morning (storm-force winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base 500-1500 m - the top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view from around midday into the evening. The cloud base is very changeable today - it could sit much higher or lower than that at times, so read the sky. Cloud will be lowest on the W slopes, down to about 900-1200 m; the E side should be clearer, lifting to around 1100-1400 m. 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. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 26 to 67 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.

Low confidence
Wind12 mph NW Gusts17 mph Feels2°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud base1,506 m Freezing level1,850 m

A fine day on Beinn nan Aighenan: summit wind broadly 5-15 mph, with gusts 10-20 mph early in the morning (a moderate breeze). Cloud base 500-1600 m - the top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view from the morning into the evening. The cloud base is very changeable today - it could sit much higher or lower than that at times, so read the sky. Little or no rain expected. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 6 to 20 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind29 mph S Gusts41 mph Feels6°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud base998 m Freezing level2,400 m

A mixed day on Beinn nan Aighenan: summit wind broadly 15-35 mph, with gusts 35-45 mph during the evening (gale-force winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base 800-3200 m - the top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view from late afternoon into the evening. The cloud base is very changeable today - it could sit much higher or lower than that at times, so read the sky. Little or no rain expected. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 16 to 48 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind46 mph S Gusts64 mph Feels9°C Rain5.5 mm Cloud base568 m Freezing level2,750 m

A rough, clagged-in day on Beinn nan Aighenan: summit wind broadly 30-50 mph, with gusts 60-70 mph around midday (storm-force winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base 500-800 m - expect clag for much of the day, though a brief clearance is possible during the afternoon. Cloud will be lowest on the S slopes, down to about 400-700 m; the N side should be clearer, lifting to around 800-1100 m. 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 25 to 81 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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