Geal-charn Mòr weather forecast.

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

Seven-day Geal-charn Mòr forecast.

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

High confidence
Wind19 mph W Gusts27 mph Feels0°C Rain0.3 mm Cloud-free summit75% Cloud base1,501 m Freezing level2,180 m Daylight05:22–21:19 · 15.9 h

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

A fine day on Geal-charn Mòr: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 20-30 mph early in the morning (fresh and blowy). The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. Much calmer lower down - generally 0-10 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 500-800 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 4 to 8°C, feeling around -2 to 2°C in the wind - wrap up.

High confidence
Wind36 mph SW Gusts50 mph Feels3°C Rain3.1 mm Cloud-free summit25% Cloud base790 m Freezing level2,110 m Daylight05:24–21:17 · 15.9 h

Cloud-free timing: Around 25% early, falling to around 0% later.

A rough, clagged-in day on Geal-charn Mòr: summit wind broadly 25-40 mph, with gusts 45-55 mph during the morning (gale-force winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 700-1000 m in the morning, 1000-1300 m around midday and 700-1000 m by late afternoon. The top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view during the morning. 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.

Medium confidence
Wind46 mph SW Gusts64 mph Feels3°C Rain1.8 mm Cloud-free summit6% Cloud base739 m Freezing level2,930 m Daylight05:26–21:14 · 15.8 h

A rough, clagged-in day on Geal-charn Mòr: summit wind broadly 30-50 mph, with gusts 60-70 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 700-1000 m through daylight. Expect clag for much of the day, though a brief clearance is possible during the evening. 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 up to around 2 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Confidence moderate (ensemble members show a moderate spread) - the summit peak could reasonably be 40-55 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind30 mph W Gusts42 mph Feels3°C Rain1.2 mm Cloud-free summit88% Cloud base1,257 m Freezing level2,146 m Daylight05:28–21:12 · 15.7 h

Cloud-free timing: Around 50% early, improving to around 100% later.

A mixed day on Geal-charn Mòr: summit wind broadly 15-35 mph, with gusts 35-45 mph early in the morning (gale-force winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 900-1500 m) - clear summits. 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 up to around 2 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Confidence moderate (ensemble members show a moderate spread) - the summit peak could reasonably be 24-39 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Low confidence
Wind13 mph NW Gusts18 mph Feels2°C Rain0.9 mm Cloud-free summit50% Cloud base1,046 m Freezing level1,805 m Daylight05:30–21:10 · 15.7 h

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

A mixed day on Geal-charn Mòr: summit wind broadly 5-20 mph, with gusts 15-25 mph early in the morning (a moderate breeze). Cloud base around 500-800 m in the morning, lifting to 800-1100 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 from late afternoon into the evening. Little or no rain expected. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 8 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
Wind19 mph S Gusts26 mph Feels3°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit81% Cloud base1,157 m Freezing level2,945 m Daylight05:32–21:07 · 15.6 h

Cloud-free timing: Around 50% early, improving to around 83% later.

A fine day on Geal-charn Mòr: 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. 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 11 to 24 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind33 mph S Gusts47 mph Feels13°C Rain0.8 mm Cloud-free summit100% Cloud base1,144 m Freezing level3,241 m Daylight05:35–21:05 · 15.5 h
Thunder risk: slight

from around midday into overnight. Leave exposed summits and ridges if thunder develops.

A wild day on Geal-charn Mòr: summit wind broadly 20-40 mph, with gusts 40-50 mph early in the morning (gale-force winds). Thunder watch from around midday into overnight: a small but credible risk is present. Watch for growing clouds and leave exposed tops if thunder develops. Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 1100-1400 m) - clear summits. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on southern slopes; the northern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. Little or no rain expected. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 23 to 49 mph; check again nearer the time.

Forecast run: 2026-08-06

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