Ben Starav weather forecast.

1,078 m summit forecast for wind, cloud, rain and temperature. Updated from the Thursday 6 August 2026 model run.

Seven-day Ben Starav 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-2°C Rain1.5 mm Cloud base826 m Freezing level1,960 m

A grey, cloudy day on Ben Starav: summit wind broadly 15-30 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 - expect clag for much of the day, though a brief clearance is possible from late morning into midday. 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 -4 to 0°C in the wind - wrap up.

Low confidence
Wind50 mph SW Gusts70 mph Feels-1°C Rain25.6 mm Cloud base574 m Freezing level2,030 m

A rough, clagged-in day on Ben Starav: 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 -4 to 0°C in the wind - wrap up. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 32 to 68 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind52 mph SW Gusts72 mph Feels1°C Rain28.4 mm Cloud base538 m Freezing level2,890 m

A rough, clagged-in day on Ben Starav: summit wind broadly 40-55 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 -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 72 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind42 mph W Gusts59 mph Feels0°C Rain8.0 mm Cloud base990 m Freezing level10,000 m

A rough, clagged-in day on Ben Starav: 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 -2 to 2°C in the wind - wrap up. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 27 to 68 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
Wind14 mph NW Gusts20 mph Feels1°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud base1,506 m Freezing level10,000 m

A mixed day on Ben Starav: summit wind broadly 5-20 mph, with gusts 15-25 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 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. 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 7 to 23 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind32 mph S Gusts45 mph Feels5°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud base998 m Freezing level10,000 m

A grey, cloudy day on Ben Starav: summit wind broadly 20-35 mph, with gusts 40-50 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 during the morning. 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 18 to 52 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind49 mph S Gusts69 mph Feels8°C Rain5.5 mm Cloud base568 m Freezing level10,000 m

A rough, clagged-in day on Ben Starav: summit wind broadly 30-55 mph, with gusts 65-75 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 27 to 87 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

A forecast is part of the decision.

Mountain weather can differ sharply from conditions in the valley. Check official warnings, carry appropriate navigation and clothing, and be ready to change the plan.