Sgòrr Dhònuill (Beinn a' Bheithir) weather forecast.

1,001 m summit forecast for wind, cloud, rain and temperature. Updated from the Thursday 6 August 2026 model run.

Seven-day Sgòrr Dhònuill (Beinn a' Bheithir) 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 Gusts26 mph Feels-0°C Rain0.1 mm Cloud-free summit75% Cloud base1,508 m Freezing level2,030 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 00:00 until around 09:00. Turn back if a crossing looks unsafe.

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

A fine day on Sgòrr Dhònuill (Beinn a' Bheithir): 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. There could be a spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Most likely from around 00:00 until around 09:00. 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. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on western slopes; the eastern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. 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.

Medium confidence
Wind43 mph SW Gusts60 mph Feels0°C Rain15.5 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base581 m Freezing level2,030 m Daylight05:32–21:19 · 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 00:00 until around 21:00. Turn back if a crossing looks unsafe.

A rough, clagged-in day on Sgòrr Dhònuill (Beinn a' Bheithir): summit wind broadly 35-50 mph, with gusts 55-65 mph during the afternoon (storm-force 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 00:00 until around 21:00. Much calmer lower down - generally 15-25 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. A persistently wet day is possible, with around 10-20 mm indicated; local totals could vary considerably. 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 34-48 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Medium confidence
Wind50 mph SW Gusts70 mph Feels1°C Rain8.5 mm Cloud-free summit6% Cloud base535 m Freezing level2,930 m Daylight05:34–21:17 · 15.7 h
Spate watch

There could be a spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Most likely from around 10:00 until around 03:00. Turn back if a crossing looks unsafe.

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

A rough, clagged-in day on Sgòrr Dhònuill (Beinn a' Bheithir): summit wind broadly 40-55 mph, with gusts 65-75 mph around midday (storm-force 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 10:00 until around 03:00 the following day. Much calmer lower down - generally 15-25 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 900-1200 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 southwestern slopes; the northeastern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. A persistently wet day is possible, with around 5-10 mm indicated; local totals could vary considerably. 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 34-64 mph, so treat the headline as mid-range.

Low confidence
Wind28 mph W Gusts39 mph Feels0°C Rain8.2 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base751 m Freezing level1,992 m Daylight05:36–21:15 · 15.7 h
High spate risk

High spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may become difficult or impassable. Most likely from around 00:00 until around 15:00. Turn back if a crossing looks unsafe.

A rough, clagged-in day on Sgòrr Dhònuill (Beinn a' Bheithir): summit wind broadly 15-35 mph, with gusts 35-45 mph early in the morning (strong winds). The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. High spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may become difficult or impassable. Most likely from around 00:00 until around 15:00. Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 500-800 m in the morning, 900-1200 m around midday and 700-1000 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 western slopes; the eastern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. A persistently wet day is possible, with around 5-10 mm indicated; local totals could vary considerably. 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 38 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind13 mph NW Gusts17 mph Feels2°C Rain0.3 mm Cloud-free summit69% Cloud base1,518 m Freezing level1,918 m Daylight05:38–21:12 · 15.6 h

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

A mixed day on Sgòrr Dhònuill (Beinn a' Bheithir): summit wind broadly 5-20 mph, with gusts 10-20 mph early in the morning (a moderate breeze). The ground is likely to be saturated after recent rain. Expect boggy paths and rapid runoff if more rain arrives. 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, with the best chance of a view from around midday 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
Wind28 mph S Gusts39 mph Feels4°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit56% Cloud base2,045 m Freezing level3,074 m Daylight05:40–21:10 · 15.5 h

Cloud-free timing: Best around midday at about 100%; around 25% early and 33% later.

A mixed day on Sgòrr Dhònuill (Beinn a' Bheithir): summit wind broadly 10-35 mph, with gusts 35-45 mph during the evening (strong winds). 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 600-900 m in the morning, 2000-2300 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 the morning into the afternoon. Little or no rain expected. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 18 to 37 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind41 mph S Gusts58 mph Feels10°C Rain14.6 mm Cloud-free summit31% Cloud base568 m Freezing level3,238 m Daylight05:42–21:08 · 15.4 h
Thunder risk: high

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

Spate watch

There could be a spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Most likely from around 11:00 until around 03:00. Turn back if a crossing looks unsafe.

Cloud-free timing: Cloudier around midday at about 0%; around 50% early and 50% later.

A rough, clagged-in day on Sgòrr Dhònuill (Beinn a' Bheithir): summit wind broadly 30-45 mph, with gusts 55-65 mph during the morning (storm-force winds). Thunderstorms are a significant hazard from the morning into overnight. Exposed summits and ridges are a poor choice while storms are nearby. There could be a spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Most likely from around 11:00 until around 03:00 the following day. Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 1500-1800 m in the morning, lowering to 500-800 m around midday and 500-800 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 is likely to hang lowest on southern slopes; the northern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. A persistently wet day is possible, with around 10-20 mm indicated; local totals could vary considerably. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 23 to 75 mph; check again nearer the time.

Forecast run: 2026-08-06

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