Càrn an Rìgh weather forecast.

1,029 m summit forecast for wind, cloud, rain and temperature. Updated from the Thursday 6 August 2026 model run.

Seven-day Càrn an Rìgh forecast.

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

High confidence
Wind27 mph NW Gusts38 mph Feels-2°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit75% Cloud base1,505 m Freezing level1,940 m Daylight05:22–21:16 · 15.9 h

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

A mixed day on Càrn an Rìgh: summit wind broadly 10-30 mph, with gusts 35-45 mph early in the morning (strong winds). The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 700-1000 m in the morning, lifting to 1500-1800 m around midday and 1500-1800 m by late afternoon. The top is likely to drift in and out of cloud; views may come and go. 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.

High confidence
Wind36 mph SW Gusts51 mph Feels0°C Rain3.5 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base801 m Freezing level2,190 m Daylight05:24–21:14 · 15.8 h

A rough, clagged-in day on Càrn an Rìgh: summit wind broadly 25-40 mph, with gusts 45-55 mph during the morning (gale-force winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 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 800-1100 m by late afternoon. 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. 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.

Medium confidence
Wind44 mph SW Gusts61 mph Feels1°C Rain4.8 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base558 m Freezing level2,990 m Daylight05:26–21:11 · 15.8 h

A rough, clagged-in day on Càrn an Rìgh: summit wind broadly 30-50 mph, with gusts 55-65 mph during the afternoon (storm-force winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 700-1000 m in the morning, lowering to 700-1000 m around midday and 500-800 m by late afternoon. 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. Some rain is likely, with around 2-5 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Cold on top: air temperature broadly 6 to 10°C, feeling around 0 to 4°C in the wind - wrap up. Confidence moderate (ensemble members show a moderate spread) - the summit peak could reasonably be 35-52 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Low confidence
Wind26 mph W Gusts37 mph Feels1°C Rain2.5 mm Cloud-free summit56% Cloud base1,429 m Freezing level2,157 m Daylight05:28–21:09 · 15.7 h

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

A mixed day on Càrn an Rìgh: summit wind broadly 20-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph during the morning (strong winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 500-800 m in the morning, lifting to 1400-1700 m around midday and 1400-1700 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 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 18 to 34 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind19 mph NW Gusts24 mph Feels0°C Rain0.2 mm Cloud-free summit75% Cloud base1,514 m Freezing level1,891 m Daylight05:30–21:07 · 15.6 h

Cloud-free timing: Around 25% early, improving to around 83% later.

A fine day on Càrn an Rìgh: summit wind broadly 5-25 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph early in the morning (fresh and blowy). Much calmer lower down - generally 0-10 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 700-1000 m in the morning, lifting to 1500-1800 m around midday and 1500-1800 m by late afternoon. The top is likely to drift in and out of cloud; views may come and go. 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 11 to 25 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
Wind20 mph S Gusts28 mph Feels2°C Rain0.2 mm Cloud-free summit38% Cloud base852 m Freezing level2,943 m Daylight05:33–21:05 · 15.5 h

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

A grey, cloudy day on Càrn an Rìgh: summit wind broadly 5-25 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph during the evening (fresh and blowy). Much calmer lower down - generally 0-10 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 600-900 m in the morning, 3100-3400 m around midday and 900-1200 m by late afternoon. The top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view from midday into the afternoon. Little or no rain expected. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 14 to 26 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind30 mph S Gusts42 mph Feels9°C Rain4.2 mm Cloud-free summit62% Cloud base1,033 m Freezing level3,294 m Daylight05:35–21:02 · 15.5 h
Thunder risk: moderate

from the afternoon into overnight. Leave exposed summits and ridges if thunder develops.

Cloud-free timing: Around 100% early, falling to around 17% later.

A mixed day on Càrn an Rìgh: summit wind broadly 25-35 mph, with gusts 35-45 mph during the morning (gale-force winds). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from the afternoon into overnight. 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 1500-1800 m around midday, lowering to 500-800 m by late afternoon. 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 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. Bright spells with UV up to 5 - sunscreen on exposed skin. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 16 to 55 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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