Cairn Gorm (Cairngorm) weather forecast.

Forecast confidence: Rain could reach the main walking period or hold off until later; forecast models disagree on the timing.

Cloud-free timing: Around 25% early, improving to around 35% later.

A wet day with extensive summit cloud on Cairn Gorm: summit wind broadly 25-35 mph, with gusts 40-50 mph at times (strong 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 13:00 until around 03:00 the following day. Cloud base around 500–800 m in the morning, lifting to 400–700 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 during the evening. Cloud may hang lower on southwestern slopes and lift somewhat on the northeastern side, but local terrain can differ. Sunshine is likely to be limited to about 3 hours. Rain is forecast through much of daylight, with around 5-10 mm indicated; local totals could vary. Cold on top: air temperature broadly 2 to 6°C, feeling around -4 to 0°C in the wind - wrap up.

Forecast confidence: Summit wind could be roughly 31-53 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel.

A rough, clagged-in day on Cairn Gorm: summit wind broadly 30-50 mph, with gusts 60-70 mph at times (gale-force mean winds at times). Much calmer lower down - generally 15-25 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base mostly around 800–1100 m through daylight. The forecast indicates cloud on the top for most or all of daylight, with no dependable break apparent. Cloud may hang lower on northwestern slopes and lift somewhat on the southeastern side, but local terrain can differ. about 8 hours of sunshine is indicated, but amounts vary between the morning, midday and later periods. Rain is forecast through much of daylight, with around 5-10 mm indicated; local totals could vary. Cold on top: air temperature broadly 0 to 4°C, feeling around -8 to -4°C in the wind - wrap up. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 31-53 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - walker-height summit wind could reasonably be 31-53 mph, with gusts 43-75 mph.

Forecast confidence: Forecast models differ on whether meaningful rain reaches the hills during the afternoon and evening.

Cloud-free timing: Around 20% early, improving to around 60% later.

A mixed day on Cairn Gorm: summit wind broadly 10-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph at times (strong winds). The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 400-700 m in the morning, lifting to 1300-1600 m around midday. Summit cloud is extensive early, becoming less frequent later. Cloud may hang lower on northwestern slopes and lift somewhat on the southeastern side, but local terrain can differ. about 6 hours of sunshine is indicated, with a greater share of sunshine later in the day. Some rain is indicated, with up to around 2 mm forecast; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Cold on top: air temperature broadly 0 to 4°C, feeling around -8 to -4°C in the wind - wrap up. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 17-32 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - walker-height summit wind could reasonably be 17-32 mph, with gusts 24-45 mph. Cloud height remains uncertain, especially where it is close to summit level.

Forecast confidence: Forecast models differ on whether meaningful rain reaches the hills during the afternoon and evening.

A fine day on Cairn Gorm: summit wind broadly 5-25 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph at times (fresh and blowy). Cloud bases are estimated around 1300-1600 m; the summit is likely to stay mostly clear. Cloud may hang lower on southwestern slopes and lift somewhat on the northeastern side, but local terrain can differ. about 2 hours of sunshine is indicated, but cloud is likely to become more extensive later. Little or no rain is indicated. Cold on top: air temperature broadly -2 to 2°C, feeling around -6 to -2°C in the wind - wrap up. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 14-31 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - walker-height summit wind could reasonably be 14-31 mph, with gusts 19-43 mph. Cloud height remains uncertain, especially where it is close to summit level.

Forecast confidence: Overall confidence is unavailable: insufficient comparable wind, rain guidance.

A wet day with extensive summit cloud on Cairn Gorm: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph at times (a moderate breeze). Cloud base around 300-600 m in the morning, lifting to 800-1100 m around midday. The forecast indicates cloud on the top for most or all of daylight, with no dependable break apparent. Cloud may hang lower on western slopes and lift somewhat on the eastern side, but local terrain can differ. about 11 hours of sunshine is indicated, with a smaller share of sunshine later in the day. Rain is forecast through much of daylight, with around 5-10 mm indicated; local totals could vary. Low confidence - the models disagree markedly (the forecast models are widely spread); check again nearer the time. Cloud height remains uncertain, especially where it is close to summit level.