Gairich weather forecast.

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

Seven-day Gairich 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-0°C Rain0.4 mm Cloud-free summit69% Cloud base1,048 m Freezing level1,940 m Daylight05:28–21:23 · 15.9 h
Spate watch

There could be a spate risk based on recent rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Most relevant now and for a few hours after the rain eases. Turn back if a crossing looks unsafe.

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

A mixed day on Gairich: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 25-35 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. Much calmer lower down - generally 0-10 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 500-800 m in the morning, 1500-1800 m around midday and 1100-1400 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
Wind44 mph SW Gusts62 mph Feels1°C Rain7.2 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base570 m Freezing level2,110 m Daylight05:30–21:21 · 15.8 h
Spate watch

There could be a spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Most likely from around 02:00 until around 22:00. Turn back if a crossing looks unsafe.

A rough, clagged-in day on Gairich: summit wind broadly 35-50 mph, with gusts 55-65 mph around midday (storm-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 02:00 until around 22:00. 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. Some rain is likely, with around 5-10 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. 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 29 to 56 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind49 mph SW Gusts68 mph Feels2°C Rain6.8 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base521 m Freezing level2,850 m Daylight05:32–21:19 · 15.8 h

A rough, clagged-in day on Gairich: summit wind broadly 35-55 mph, with gusts 65-75 mph during the morning (storm-force winds). 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. 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 62 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind33 mph W Gusts46 mph Feels1°C Rain2.9 mm Cloud-free summit50% Cloud base862 m Freezing level2,124 m Daylight05:34–21:17 · 15.7 h

Cloud-free timing: Around 0% early, improving to around 67% later.

A wild day on Gairich: summit wind broadly 20-40 mph, with gusts 40-50 mph early in 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 900-1200 m around midday and 800-1100 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. 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 21 to 46 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind11 mph NW Gusts15 mph Feels3°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit94% Cloud base1,387 m Freezing level1,916 m Daylight05:36–21:14 · 15.6 h

A fine day on Gairich: summit wind broadly 0-15 mph, with gusts 10-20 mph early in the morning (a moderate breeze). The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 1000-1600 m) - clear summits. Little or no rain expected. Bright spells with UV up to 6 - sunscreen on exposed skin. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 5 to 20 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
Wind23 mph S Gusts32 mph Feels4°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit62% Cloud base2,043 m Freezing level3,009 m Daylight05:38–21:12 · 15.6 h

Cloud-free timing: Around 25% early, improving to around 67% later.

A mixed day on Gairich: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph during the evening (strong winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 0-10 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 600-900 m in the morning, 2000-2300 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 the morning into the evening. Little or no rain expected. 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 14 to 29 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind34 mph S Gusts48 mph Feels10°C Rain5.3 mm Cloud-free summit12% Cloud base564 m Freezing level3,231 m Daylight05:40–21:09 · 15.5 h
Thunder risk: moderate

from the morning into the evening. Leave exposed summits and ridges if thunder develops.

Cloud-free timing: Around 50% early, falling to around 0% later.

A rough, clagged-in day on Gairich: summit wind broadly 25-40 mph, with gusts 45-55 mph during the morning (gale-force winds). A meaningful thunderstorm risk is indicated from the morning into the evening. 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 1000-1300 m in the morning, lowering to 500-800 m around midday and 500-800 m by late afternoon. Expect clag for much of the day, though a brief clearance is possible early in the morning. 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 5-10 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 19 to 62 mph; check again nearer the time.

Forecast run: 2026-08-06

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