Quinag - Sàil Ghorm weather forecast.

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

Seven-day Quinag - Sàil Ghorm forecast.

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

Medium confidence
Wind31 mph W Gusts44 mph Feels-1°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit44% Cloud base589 m Freezing level1,930 m Daylight05:22–21:29 · 16.1 h

A mixed day on Quinag - Sàil Ghorm: summit wind broadly 15-35 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 500-900 m - 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 will be lowest on the W slopes, down to about 500-800 m; the E side should be clearer, lifting to around 700-1000 m. 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. Confidence moderate (ensemble members show a moderate spread) - the summit peak could reasonably be 24-37 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind56 mph SW Gusts78 mph Feels1°C Rain10.5 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base528 m Freezing level2,090 m Daylight05:24–21:26 · 16.1 h

A rough, clagged-in day on Quinag - Sàil Ghorm: summit wind broadly 50-60 mph, with gusts 75-85 mph during the evening (storm-force winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 15-25 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base 300-600 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 300-600 m; the NE side should be clearer, lifting to around 800-1100 m. A persistently wet day is possible, with around 10-20 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. Confidence moderate (ensemble members show a moderate spread) - the summit peak could reasonably be 46-65 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind53 mph SW Gusts75 mph Feels2°C Rain38.2 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base500 m Freezing level2,430 m Daylight05:26–21:24 · 16.0 h

A rough, clagged-in day on Quinag - Sàil Ghorm: summit wind broadly 40-60 mph, with gusts 70-80 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 400-700 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 300-600 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. Confidence moderate (ensemble members show a moderate spread) - the summit peak could reasonably be 41-64 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind38 mph W Gusts53 mph Feels1°C Rain5.7 mm Cloud-free summit12% Cloud base716 m Freezing level1,800 m Daylight05:28–21:21 · 15.9 h

A rough, clagged-in day on Quinag - Sàil Ghorm: summit wind broadly 25-45 mph, with gusts 50-60 mph early in the morning (gale-force winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base 400-800 m - expect clag for much of the day, though a brief clearance is possible during the evening. Cloud will be lowest on the W slopes, down to about 600-900 m; the E 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. Cold on top: air temperature broadly 4 to 8°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 30-49 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Low confidence
Wind18 mph NW Gusts26 mph Feels1°C Rain0.9 mm Cloud-free summit31% Cloud base588 m Freezing level1,650 m Daylight05:30–21:19 · 15.8 h

A grey, cloudy day on Quinag - Sàil Ghorm: 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 500-900 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. 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 8 to 28 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind26 mph S Gusts36 mph Feels6°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit75% Cloud base1,531 m Freezing level2,100 m Daylight05:32–21:16 · 15.7 h

A mixed day on Quinag - Sàil Ghorm: summit wind broadly 10-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph during the evening (strong winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 0-10 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base 700-3200 m - the top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view from the morning 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. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 18 to 41 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
Wind37 mph SW Gusts52 mph Feels9°C Rain2.7 mm Cloud-free summit50% Cloud base1,003 m Freezing level2,600 m Daylight05:35–21:14 · 15.7 h

A wild day on Quinag - Sàil Ghorm: summit wind broadly 30-40 mph, with gusts 45-55 mph during the evening (gale-force winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base 700-1500 m - the top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view from early morning into around midday. 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 SW slopes, down to about 800-1100 m; the NE side should be clearer, lifting to around 1200-1500 m. Some rain is likely, with around 2-5 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 18 to 74 mph; check again nearer the time.

Forecast run: 2026-08-06

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