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Sgùrr Bàn weather forecast.

989 m summit in Northwest Highlands. 7 forecast days covering wind, cloud, rain and temperature, updated 21 September 2026 at 16:08 UTC.

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Confidence: Medium
Overall hill weather50/100Mixed
Wind15-30 mph southwesterly Gusts30-40 mph Feels like0 to 4°C PrecipitationLittle or none Cloud-free summit estimate40% Cloud base through day600-1,300 m Freezing levelAbove summit DaylightSunrise 07:05 · Sunset 19:21 · 12.3 hours daylight

The day on the hill

Frequent summit cloud on Sgùrr Bàn: summit wind broadly 15-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph at times (a fresh breeze).

Cloud & views

Cloud base around 600–900 m in the morning, lifting to 800–1100 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 during the afternoon.

Cloud-height uncertainty could put the summit in or out of cloud. Clear spells may be difficult to time.

Sunny spells are possible away from summit cloud, but may not reach the top while it is in cloud.

Rain & temperature

Little or no rain is forecast. Cold on exposed tops: air temperature broadly 4 to 8°C, feeling around 0 to 4°C in the wind.

Forecast models differ on summit wind strength: around 19-34 mph at walker height, with gusts 27-47 mph.

Forecast confidence

Cloud height remains uncertain, especially where it is close to summit level. A windproof layer will help, with an extra warm layer for stops.

Forecast models differ on whether meaningful rain reaches the hills during the afternoon and evening.

Cloud-free timing: Around 15% early, improving to around 55% later.

Sunshine context Model-grid estimate, not summit sunshine

The surrounding model grid indicates 5 h of sunshine. This is not a forecast of time in sunshine on the summit. Use the cloud and views outlook above for the conditions on this mountain.

Cloud may obscure this summit even while the surrounding model grid indicates sunshine. The low cloud-free summit estimate is a reason to be cautious about expecting views.

Early
0 h
Midday
3.5 h
Later
0 h

Overnight forecast: 17:00–08:00 (UK local time), in Wild camping below.

Morning · 08:00–12:00 Poor Summit winds around 15-25 mph. Gusts around 30-40 mph are possible on exposed ground.
30/100
Afternoon · 12:00–17:00 Good Summit winds around 10-20 mph. Gusts around 25-35 mph are possible on exposed ground. Summit cloud is more persistent early in this period, with better prospects later. Rain is possible during the afternoon, but forecast models disagree on whether it will fall.
70/100

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Overnight · 17:00–08:00Wild campingBetaCondensation risk is high near 900 m. 84/100Good · 600 m View detailsHide details
Night beginning Tuesday 22 September 2026

Full overnight outlook

Open-hillside camping looks promising overall around 600 m (84/100). A lower pitch near 300 m looks more comfortable. Conditions are less suitable by 900 m. It may be breezy on open ground, with gusts near 20 mph. Peak gusts range from about 15 mph at 300 m to 20 mph at 900 m. Little overnight rain is forecast. Pitches near 900 m may spend part of the night in cloud, bringing damp conditions and poor visibility while cloud is present. Condensation risk is high near 900 m. Ventilation will matter. The coldest temperature falls from about 6.6°C at 300 m to 4.6°C at 900 m.

Overnight rain0.0 mm Open ground · 600 m11 mph · gusts 18 mph Morning pack-upDampness possible Sleeping-bag warmthISO comfort rating about 4°C or lower

Moon overnight

Waxing gibbous moon

Illuminated disc
86%
Moonrise
18:25 BST
Moonset
02:33 next morning BST

Extensive cloud may limit moonlight. Illumination describes the sunlit part of the Moon, not brightness at your pitch.

Overnight window: 22 Sep, 17:00 BST to 23 Sep, 08:00 BST. Approximate open-horizon times; hills can hide the Moon. Still take a headtorch.

Elevation reference (open ground)

300 m85/100 · promising
Wind / gust
9 mph / 15 mph
Typical / low
7.2°C / 6.6°C · much of the night
In cloud
0% of modelled night
Condensation
Moderate
600 m84/100 · promising
Wind / gust
11 mph / 18 mph
Typical / low
7.2°C / 6.6°C · much of the night
In cloud
0% of modelled night
Condensation
Moderate
900 m54/100 · mixed
Wind / gust
13 mph / 21 mph
Typical / low
5.4°C / 4.6°C · a brief spell
In cloud
87% of modelled night
Condensation
High

Warmth planning: As a broad starting point, consider a 3-season bag with an ISO/EN comfort rating at or below about 4°C. Allow more margin if you sleep cold or expect fatigue, and use an adequate insulated mat. Dampness is possible, so keep the sleep system dry and ensure its insulation remains effective if damp.

Open-hillside reference. A sheltered pitch may be calmer; cols and ridges may be much windier. Tent design and the exact pitch still matter. Read about sleeping-bag comfort ratings, pitching in strong winds or using the wild-camping forecast.

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Daytime · exposed rockClimbing & scramblingBetaRock may be damp or still drying. Gusts near 35 mph may affect balance on exposed rock. Poor11/100 View detailsHide details
Generic exposed-rock guidance

Full climbing & scrambling outlook

Conditions for exposed scrambling look very poor (11/100). Recent rain may leave seepage and damp rock, especially on shaded sections. The mapped summit rock is Quartz-arenite (Pipe Rock Member). Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully. Representative samples along available mapped routes also include Pebbly (gravelly) sandstone, Orthogneiss, so rock character and wet-weather behaviour may change across the mountain. Gusts may reach about 35 mph. Crosswinds can make exposed ridges substantially more serious. Cloud may also make route-finding and retreat harder.

Rock surfaceDry overhead; seepage uncertainPeak gust34 mphRainPossible · 90%
Main factorsgusts around 35 mphdamp or incompletely dried rock possiblemuch of the route may be in cloud
Mapped rock across the summit and available routes Quartz-arenite Pipe Rock Member
Origin
Sedimentary
Rock family
Sandstone or gritstone
Mapping
BGS Geology 50K · 1:50,000
Rock-response profile
High confidence
View the summit BGS record

Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully. Summit-point mapping plus representative BGS bedrock samples along available GPX routes. These are not continuous geological surveys; contacts, superficial deposits and the exposed rock on individual holds may differ.

Rock groups along the sampled routes

These are mapped rock groups, not separate weather forecasts or a ranking of route safety.

Sgùrr Bàn, Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair, Beinn Tarsuinn, A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mòr

granite, gneiss or gabbro, sandstone or gritstone

Sgùrr Bàn

sandstone or gritstone

Geological detail and BGS records
Mapped variation

4 rock types appear across the available route samples

The summit type remains the forecast's cautious rock-response reference. Other mapped types show where conditions may behave differently elsewhere on the mountain.

Summit mapping Quartz-arenite Pipe Rock Member 220–1,001 m samples Seen on Sgùrr Bàn, Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair, Beinn Tarsuinn, A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mòr, Sgùrr Bàn

Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully.

BGS record
Route sample Pebbly (gravelly) sandstone Applecross Formation 417–801 m samples Seen on Sgùrr Bàn

Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully.

BGS record
Route sample Orthogneiss Lewisian Complex Around 545 m Seen on Sgùrr Bàn, Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair, Beinn Tarsuinn, A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mòr

Generally grippy when dry and often still positive when damp, but wet slabs, lichen, polish and drainage lines can remain slippery.

BGS record
Route sample Quartz-arenite Basal Quartzite Member Around 896 m Seen on Sgùrr Bàn

Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully.

BGS record

Generic exposed scrambling terrain; mapped summit-point bedrock is included where available, but route grade, exact rock, polish, drainage and escape options remain unresolved. Contains British Geological Survey materials © UKRI 2026. How to use the climbing and scrambling forecast.

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Confidence: Medium
Overall hill weather73/100Good
Wind10-20 mph westerly Gusts15-25 mph Feels like-2 to 2°C PrecipitationUp to around 2 mm Cloud-free summit estimate55% Cloud base through day600-1,300 m Freezing levelAbove summit DaylightSunrise 07:07 · Sunset 19:18 · 12.2 hours daylight

The day on the hill

On Sgùrr Bàn: summit wind broadly 10-20 mph, with gusts 15-25 mph at times (a moderate breeze).

Cloud & views

Cloud base around 600–900 m in the morning, lifting to 1000–1300 m around midday. Summit cloud is extensive early, becoming less frequent later.

Cloud-height uncertainty could put the summit in or out of cloud. Clear spells may be difficult to time.

Cloud may hang lower on western slopes and lift somewhat on the eastern side, but local terrain can differ. Sunny spells are possible away from summit cloud, but may not reach the top while it is in cloud.

Rain & temperature

Some rain is likely, totalling up to around 2 mm, but its timing and local amounts are uncertain. Cold on exposed tops: air temperature broadly 2 to 6°C, feeling around -2 to 2°C in the wind.

Forecast confidence

Cloud height remains uncertain, especially where it is close to summit level. Keep windproof and warm layers readily available.

Cloud-height uncertainty could put the summit in or out of cloud, even where forecasts agree on the wider cloud cover.

Cloud-free timing: Around 10% early, improving to around 80% later.

Sunshine context Model-grid estimate, not summit sunshine

The surrounding model grid indicates 8.2 h of sunshine. This is not a forecast of time in sunshine on the summit. Use the cloud and views outlook above for the conditions on this mountain.

Early
1.9 h
Midday
1.7 h
Later
3 h

Overnight forecast: 17:00–08:00 (UK local time), in Wild camping below.

Morning · 08:00–12:00 Mixed Summit winds around 10-20 mph. Gusts around 15-25 mph are possible on exposed ground. Summit cloud is more persistent early in this period, with better prospects later. Rain is forecast during this period.
65/100
Afternoon · 12:00–17:00 Good Summit winds around 10-20 mph. Gusts around 15-25 mph are possible on exposed ground. Summit cloud is more persistent early in this period, with better prospects later.
81/100

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Overnight · 17:00–08:00Wild campingBetaGusts near 35 mph make meaningful shelter important. 59/100Mixed · 600 m View detailsHide details
Night beginning Wednesday 23 September 2026

Full overnight outlook

Open-hillside camping looks mixed overall around 600 m (59/100). A lower pitch near 300 m looks more comfortable. Conditions are less suitable by 900 m. Open-ground gusts may reach about 35 mph. Seek meaningful shelter. Peak gusts range from about 25 mph at 300 m to 35 mph at 900 m. Wind direction may change substantially during the night. Shelter that works at dusk may be less effective later. Little overnight rain is forecast. The coldest temperature falls from about 5.9°C at 300 m to 3°C at 900 m.

Overnight rain0.0 mm Open ground · 600 m10 mph · gusts 30 mph Morning pack-upNo wet signal Sleeping-bag warmthISO comfort rating about 2°C or lower

Moon overnight

Waxing gibbous moon

Illuminated disc
92%
Moonrise
18:31 BST
Moonset
04:00 next morning BST

Extensive cloud may limit moonlight. Illumination describes the sunlit part of the Moon, not brightness at your pitch.

Overnight window: 23 Sep, 17:00 BST to 24 Sep, 08:00 BST. Approximate open-horizon times; hills can hide the Moon. Still take a headtorch.

Elevation reference (open ground)

300 m82/100 · promising
Wind / gust
9 mph / 26 mph
Typical / low
6.2°C / 5.9°C · much of the night
In cloud
0% of modelled night
Condensation
Low
600 m59/100 · mixed
Wind / gust
10 mph / 30 mph
Typical / low
6.2°C / 5.9°C · much of the night
In cloud
0% of modelled night
Condensation
Low
900 m39/100 · poor
Wind / gust
12 mph / 35 mph
Typical / low
3.4°C / 3.0°C · much of the night
In cloud
0% of modelled night
Condensation
Low

Warmth planning: As a broad starting point, consider a 3-season bag with an ISO/EN comfort rating at or below about 2°C. Allow more margin if you sleep cold or expect fatigue, and use an adequate insulated mat. Dampness is possible, so keep the sleep system dry and ensure its insulation remains effective if damp.

Open-hillside reference. A sheltered pitch may be calmer; cols and ridges may be much windier. Tent design and the exact pitch still matter. Read about sleeping-bag comfort ratings, pitching in strong winds or using the wild-camping forecast.

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Daytime · exposed rockClimbing & scramblingBetaRock may be damp or still drying. Mixed64/100 View detailsHide details
Generic exposed-rock guidance

Full climbing & scrambling outlook

Conditions for exposed scrambling look fair (64/100). Some rock may still be damp or drying, especially on polished slabs and vegetated sections. The mapped summit rock is Quartz-arenite (Pipe Rock Member). Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully. Representative samples along available mapped routes also include Pebbly (gravelly) sandstone, Orthogneiss, so rock character and wet-weather behaviour may change across the mountain.

Rock surfaceDamp or dryingPeak gust20 mphRain0.5 mm
Main concerndamp or incompletely dried rock possible
Mapped rock across the summit and available routes Quartz-arenite Pipe Rock Member
Origin
Sedimentary
Rock family
Sandstone or gritstone
Mapping
BGS Geology 50K · 1:50,000
Rock-response profile
High confidence
View the summit BGS record

Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully. Summit-point mapping plus representative BGS bedrock samples along available GPX routes. These are not continuous geological surveys; contacts, superficial deposits and the exposed rock on individual holds may differ.

Rock groups along the sampled routes

These are mapped rock groups, not separate weather forecasts or a ranking of route safety.

Sgùrr Bàn, Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair, Beinn Tarsuinn, A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mòr

granite, gneiss or gabbro, sandstone or gritstone

Sgùrr Bàn

sandstone or gritstone

Geological detail and BGS records
Mapped variation

4 rock types appear across the available route samples

The summit type remains the forecast's cautious rock-response reference. Other mapped types show where conditions may behave differently elsewhere on the mountain.

Summit mapping Quartz-arenite Pipe Rock Member 220–1,001 m samples Seen on Sgùrr Bàn, Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair, Beinn Tarsuinn, A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mòr, Sgùrr Bàn

Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully.

BGS record
Route sample Pebbly (gravelly) sandstone Applecross Formation 417–801 m samples Seen on Sgùrr Bàn

Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully.

BGS record
Route sample Orthogneiss Lewisian Complex Around 545 m Seen on Sgùrr Bàn, Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair, Beinn Tarsuinn, A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mòr

Generally grippy when dry and often still positive when damp, but wet slabs, lichen, polish and drainage lines can remain slippery.

BGS record
Route sample Quartz-arenite Basal Quartzite Member Around 896 m Seen on Sgùrr Bàn

Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully.

BGS record

Generic exposed scrambling terrain; mapped summit-point bedrock is included where available, but route grade, exact rock, polish, drainage and escape options remain unresolved. Contains British Geological Survey materials © UKRI 2026. How to use the climbing and scrambling forecast.

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Confidence: Low
Overall hill weather24/100Poor
Wind35-55 mph southwesterly Gusts65-75 mph Feels like-4 to 0°C PrecipitationUp to around 2 mm Cloud-free summit estimate85% Cloud base through day1,400-3,300 m Freezing levelAbove summit DaylightSunrise 07:09 · Sunset 19:15 · 12.1 hours daylight

The day on the hill

Strong gusts on Sgùrr Bàn: summit wind broadly 35-55 mph, with gusts 65-75 mph at times (gale-force mean winds at times). Visibility may drop briefly in showers.

Wind & exposure

Much calmer lower down - generally 15-25 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud-height uncertainty could put the summit in or out of cloud.

Clear spells may be difficult to time. Summit wind strength is uncertain: around 32-59 mph at walker height, with gusts 45-83 mph.

Check again nearer the time.

Cloud & views

Cloud may hang lower on southwestern slopes and lift somewhat on the northeastern side, but local terrain can differ. Very little direct sunshine is forecast.

Drizzle is forecast at times, with some passing showers too. The forecast total is up to around 2 mm, but local amounts will vary.

Cold on exposed tops: air temperature broadly 2 to 6°C, feeling around -4 to 0°C in the wind.

Forecast confidence

Cloud height remains uncertain, especially where it is close to summit level. Keep windproof and warm layers readily available.

If clothing gets wet, you can cool more quickly. Keep a dry warm layer protected.

The strongest gusts could knock you over on exposed ground. Avoid exposed ridges and edges.

Summit wind could be roughly 32-59 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel.

Cloud-free timing: Around 95% early, falling to around 65% later.

Sunshine context Model-grid estimate, not summit sunshine

The surrounding model grid indicates 0 h of sunshine. This is not a forecast of time in sunshine on the summit. Use the cloud and views outlook above for the conditions on this mountain.

Early
0 h
Midday
0 h
Later
0 h

Overnight forecast: 17:00–08:00 (UK local time), in Wild camping below.

Morning · 08:00–12:00 Poor Summit winds around 25-40 mph. Gusts around 45-55 mph are possible on exposed ground. Gusts may knock you off balance on exposed ground, even between spells of lighter wind. Rain is possible during the morning, but forecast models disagree on whether it will fall. Rain is possible during the main walking period, but its timing may shift by several hours.
36/100
Afternoon · 12:00–17:00 Poor Summit winds around 30-40 mph in the early afternoon, strengthening to 40-50 mph later. Gusts around 60-70 mph are possible on exposed ground. The strongest gusts could knock you over on exposed ground. Avoid exposed ridges and edges. Rain is forecast during this period. Rain is forecast during the afternoon, but models differ considerably on the amount. Rain is possible during the main walking period, but its timing may shift by several hours.
11/100

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Overnight · 17:00–08:00Wild campingBetaExposed camping is not recommended near 300, 600 and 900 m: gusts may reach about 70 mph. Sustained winds may reach about 50 mph at times. Choose an alternative off the exposed hill. Do not rely on finding shelter after setting out. 9/100Poor · 600 m View detailsHide details
Night beginning Thursday 24 September 2026

Full overnight outlook

Exposed camping is not recommended near 300, 600 and 900 m: gusts may reach about 70 mph. Sustained winds may reach about 50 mph at times. Choose an alternative off the exposed hill. Do not rely on finding shelter after setting out. Open-hillside camping looks very poor overall around 600 m (9/100). Peak gusts range from about 50 mph at 300 m to 70 mph at 900 m. Roughly 7.2 mm is forecast overnight, including rain around pitching time. Pitches near 600 and 900 m may spend part of the night in cloud, bringing damp conditions and poor visibility while cloud is present. Condensation risk is high near 600 and 900 m. Ventilation will matter. The coldest temperature falls from about 8.1°C at 300 m to 5.4°C at 900 m.

Overnight rain7.2 mm Open ground · 600 m34 mph · gusts 62 mph Morning pack-upDampness possible Sleeping-bag warmthISO comfort rating about 4°C or lower

Moon overnight

Waxing gibbous moon

Illuminated disc
97%
Moonrise
18:35 BST
Moonset
05:27 next morning BST

Cloud at the reference camping height may hide the Moon. Illumination describes the sunlit part of the Moon, not brightness at your pitch.

Overnight window: 24 Sep, 17:00 BST to 25 Sep, 08:00 BST. Approximate open-horizon times; hills can hide the Moon. Still take a headtorch.

Elevation reference (open ground)

300 m9/100 · very poor
Wind / gust
28 mph / 51 mph
Typical / low
10.0°C / 8.1°C · several hours
In cloud
0% of modelled night
Condensation
Moderate
600 m9/100 · very poor
Wind / gust
34 mph / 62 mph
Typical / low
9.4°C / 7.5°C · several hours
In cloud
53% of modelled night
Condensation
High
900 m0/100 · very poor
Wind / gust
40 mph / 72 mph
Typical / low
7.3°C / 5.4°C · much of the night
In cloud
80% of modelled night
Condensation
High

Warmth planning: As a broad starting point, consider a 3-season bag with an ISO/EN comfort rating at or below about 4°C. Allow more margin if you sleep cold or expect fatigue, and use an adequate insulated mat. Dampness is possible, so keep the sleep system dry and ensure its insulation remains effective if damp.

Open-hillside reference. A sheltered pitch may be calmer; cols and ridges may be much windier. Tent design and the exact pitch still matter. Read about sleeping-bag comfort ratings, pitching in strong winds or using the wild-camping forecast.

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Daytime · exposed rockClimbing & scramblingBetaWet rock is likely. Gusts near 70 mph may affect balance on exposed rock. Poor0/100 View detailsHide details
Generic exposed-rock guidance

Full climbing & scrambling outlook

Conditions for exposed scrambling look very poor (0/100). Rain during the climbing period is likely to leave rock wet and more slippery. The mapped summit rock is Quartz-arenite (Pipe Rock Member). Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully. Representative samples along available mapped routes also include Pebbly (gravelly) sandstone, Orthogneiss, so rock character and wet-weather behaviour may change across the mountain. Gusts may reach about 70 mph. Crosswinds can make exposed ridges substantially more serious.

Rock surfaceWet rock likelyPeak gust69 mphRain0.9 mm
Main factorsgusts around 70 mphwet rock likely
Mapped rock across the summit and available routes Quartz-arenite Pipe Rock Member
Origin
Sedimentary
Rock family
Sandstone or gritstone
Mapping
BGS Geology 50K · 1:50,000
Rock-response profile
High confidence
View the summit BGS record

Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully. Summit-point mapping plus representative BGS bedrock samples along available GPX routes. These are not continuous geological surveys; contacts, superficial deposits and the exposed rock on individual holds may differ.

Rock groups along the sampled routes

These are mapped rock groups, not separate weather forecasts or a ranking of route safety.

Sgùrr Bàn, Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair, Beinn Tarsuinn, A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mòr

granite, gneiss or gabbro, sandstone or gritstone

Sgùrr Bàn

sandstone or gritstone

Geological detail and BGS records
Mapped variation

4 rock types appear across the available route samples

The summit type remains the forecast's cautious rock-response reference. Other mapped types show where conditions may behave differently elsewhere on the mountain.

Summit mapping Quartz-arenite Pipe Rock Member 220–1,001 m samples Seen on Sgùrr Bàn, Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair, Beinn Tarsuinn, A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mòr, Sgùrr Bàn

Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully.

BGS record
Route sample Pebbly (gravelly) sandstone Applecross Formation 417–801 m samples Seen on Sgùrr Bàn

Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully.

BGS record
Route sample Orthogneiss Lewisian Complex Around 545 m Seen on Sgùrr Bàn, Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair, Beinn Tarsuinn, A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mòr

Generally grippy when dry and often still positive when damp, but wet slabs, lichen, polish and drainage lines can remain slippery.

BGS record
Route sample Quartz-arenite Basal Quartzite Member Around 896 m Seen on Sgùrr Bàn

Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully.

BGS record

Generic exposed scrambling terrain; mapped summit-point bedrock is included where available, but route grade, exact rock, polish, drainage and escape options remain unresolved. Contains British Geological Survey materials © UKRI 2026. How to use the climbing and scrambling forecast.

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For a day hillwalk, not a complete route-specific checklist. Carry navigation and backup you can use, warm and waterproof layers, suitable footwear, food and water, a headtorch, emergency shelter, first aid and a way to call for help. Snow, ice, technical terrain and overnight trips need additional equipment and skills.

Does the weather shape your plans?Optional hill-user research. One answer helps; further questions are up to you.Take part

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Confidence: Medium
Overall hill weather43/100Poor
Wind20-35 mph southwesterly Gusts35-45 mph Feels like-4 to 0°C PrecipitationUp to around 2 mm Cloud-free summit estimate70% Cloud base through day700-1,800 m Freezing levelAbove summit DaylightSunrise 07:11 · Sunset 19:13 · 12.0 hours daylight

The day on the hill

On Sgùrr Bàn: summit wind broadly 20-35 mph, with gusts 35-45 mph at times (strong winds).

Wind & exposure

Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops.

Cloud & views

Cloud base around 700–1000 m in the morning, then around 1500–1800 m around midday and 1200–1500 m by late afternoon. Summit cloud is extensive early, becoming less frequent later.

Cloud-height uncertainty could put the summit in or out of cloud. Clear spells may be difficult to time.

Sunny spells are possible away from summit cloud, but may not reach the top while it is in cloud. Drizzle is forecast at times.

The forecast total is up to around 2 mm, but local amounts will vary. Cold on exposed tops: air temperature broadly 2 to 6°C, feeling around -4 to 0°C in the wind.

Forecast models differ on summit wind strength: around 25-35 mph at walker height, with gusts 35-49 mph.

Forecast confidence

Cloud height remains uncertain, especially where it is close to summit level. Keep windproof and warm layers readily available.

Buffeting may affect balance on exposed ground, particularly near ridges and edges. Cloud-height uncertainty could put the summit in or out of cloud, even where forecasts agree on the wider cloud cover.

Cloud-free timing: Cloudy early, clearing later.

Sunshine context Model-grid estimate, not summit sunshine

The surrounding model grid indicates 11 h of sunshine. This is not a forecast of time in sunshine on the summit. Use the cloud and views outlook above for the conditions on this mountain.

Early
2 h
Midday
4 h
Later
3 h

Overnight forecast: 17:00–08:00 (UK local time), in Wild camping below.

Morning · 08:00–12:00 Poor Summit winds around 20-30 mph. Gusts around 35-45 mph are possible on exposed ground. Buffeting may affect balance on exposed ground, particularly near ridges and edges. Summit cloud is more persistent early in this period, with better prospects later.
38/100
Afternoon · 12:00–17:00 Poor Summit winds around 25-35 mph. Gusts around 35-45 mph are possible on exposed ground. Buffeting may affect balance on exposed ground, particularly near ridges and edges. Summit cloud becomes more persistent later. Rain is forecast during this period.
48/100

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Overnight · 17:00–08:00Wild campingBetaExposed camping is not recommended near 600 and 900 m: gusts may reach about 55 mph. Sustained winds may reach about 40 mph at times. Choose an alternative off the exposed hill. Do not rely on finding shelter after setting out. 19/100Poor · 600 m View detailsHide details
Night beginning Friday 25 September 2026

Full overnight outlook

Exposed camping is not recommended near 600 and 900 m: gusts may reach about 55 mph. Sustained winds may reach about 40 mph at times. Choose an alternative off the exposed hill. Do not rely on finding shelter after setting out. Open-hillside camping looks very poor overall around 600 m (19/100). Peak gusts range from about 40 mph at 300 m to 55 mph at 900 m. A little rain may coincide with pitching or packing up. Pitches near 600 and 900 m may spend part of the night in cloud, bringing damp conditions and poor visibility while cloud is present. Condensation risk is high near 600 m. Ventilation will matter. The coldest temperature falls from about 7.1°C at 300 m to 4.6°C at 900 m.

Overnight rain0.4 mm Open ground · 600 m27 mph · gusts 46 mph Morning pack-upDampness possible Sleeping-bag warmthISO comfort rating about 4°C or lower

Moon overnight

Near-full moon

Illuminated disc
99%
Moonrise
18:39 BST
Moonset
06:54 next morning BST

Cloud at the reference camping height may hide the Moon. Illumination describes the sunlit part of the Moon, not brightness at your pitch.

Overnight window: 25 Sep, 17:00 BST to 26 Sep, 08:00 BST. Approximate open-horizon times; hills can hide the Moon. Still take a headtorch.

Elevation reference (open ground)

300 m39/100 · poor
Wind / gust
22 mph / 38 mph
Typical / low
7.6°C / 7.1°C · much of the night
In cloud
0% of modelled night
Condensation
Moderate
600 m19/100 · very poor
Wind / gust
27 mph / 46 mph
Typical / low
7.2°C / 6.7°C · much of the night
In cloud
67% of modelled night
Condensation
High
900 m9/100 · very poor
Wind / gust
31 mph / 54 mph
Typical / low
5.4°C / 4.6°C · a brief spell
In cloud
73% of modelled night
Condensation
Moderate

Warmth planning: As a broad starting point, consider a 3-season bag with an ISO/EN comfort rating at or below about 4°C. Allow more margin if you sleep cold or expect fatigue, and use an adequate insulated mat. Dampness is possible, so keep the sleep system dry and ensure its insulation remains effective if damp.

Open-hillside reference. A sheltered pitch may be calmer; cols and ridges may be much windier. Tent design and the exact pitch still matter. Read about sleeping-bag comfort ratings, pitching in strong winds or using the wild-camping forecast.

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Daytime · exposed rockClimbing & scramblingBetaWet rock is likely. Gusts near 40 mph may affect balance on exposed rock. Poor8/100 View detailsHide details
Generic exposed-rock guidance

Full climbing & scrambling outlook

Conditions for exposed scrambling look very poor (8/100). Rain during the climbing period is likely to leave rock wet and more slippery. The mapped summit rock is Quartz-arenite (Pipe Rock Member). Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully. Representative samples along available mapped routes also include Pebbly (gravelly) sandstone, Orthogneiss, so rock character and wet-weather behaviour may change across the mountain. Gusts may reach about 40 mph. Crosswinds can make exposed ridges substantially more serious.

Rock surfaceWet rock likelyPeak gust42 mphRain0.3 mm
Main factorsgusts around 40 mphwet rock likely
Mapped rock across the summit and available routes Quartz-arenite Pipe Rock Member
Origin
Sedimentary
Rock family
Sandstone or gritstone
Mapping
BGS Geology 50K · 1:50,000
Rock-response profile
High confidence
View the summit BGS record

Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully. Summit-point mapping plus representative BGS bedrock samples along available GPX routes. These are not continuous geological surveys; contacts, superficial deposits and the exposed rock on individual holds may differ.

Rock groups along the sampled routes

These are mapped rock groups, not separate weather forecasts or a ranking of route safety.

Sgùrr Bàn, Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair, Beinn Tarsuinn, A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mòr

granite, gneiss or gabbro, sandstone or gritstone

Sgùrr Bàn

sandstone or gritstone

Geological detail and BGS records
Mapped variation

4 rock types appear across the available route samples

The summit type remains the forecast's cautious rock-response reference. Other mapped types show where conditions may behave differently elsewhere on the mountain.

Summit mapping Quartz-arenite Pipe Rock Member 220–1,001 m samples Seen on Sgùrr Bàn, Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair, Beinn Tarsuinn, A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mòr, Sgùrr Bàn

Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully.

BGS record
Route sample Pebbly (gravelly) sandstone Applecross Formation 417–801 m samples Seen on Sgùrr Bàn

Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully.

BGS record
Route sample Orthogneiss Lewisian Complex Around 545 m Seen on Sgùrr Bàn, Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair, Beinn Tarsuinn, A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mòr

Generally grippy when dry and often still positive when damp, but wet slabs, lichen, polish and drainage lines can remain slippery.

BGS record
Route sample Quartz-arenite Basal Quartzite Member Around 896 m Seen on Sgùrr Bàn

Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully.

BGS record

Generic exposed scrambling terrain; mapped summit-point bedrock is included where available, but route grade, exact rock, polish, drainage and escape options remain unresolved. Contains British Geological Survey materials © UKRI 2026. How to use the climbing and scrambling forecast.

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Confidence: Medium
Overall hill weather0/100Severe hill conditions
Wind35-50 mph southwesterly Gusts55-65 mph Feels like-2 to 2°C PrecipitationAround 2-5 mm Cloud-free summit estimate10% Cloud base through day500-1,000 m Freezing levelAbove summit DaylightSunrise 07:13 · Sunset 19:10 · 11.9 hours daylight

The day on the hill

Strong gusts and frequent summit cloud on Sgùrr Bàn: summit wind broadly 35-50 mph, with gusts 55-65 mph at times (gale-force mean winds at times).

Wind & exposure

Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops.

Cloud & views

Cloud base around 500–800 m in the morning, then around 700–1000 m around midday and 500–800 m by late afternoon. Summit cloud is likely, but brief clear spells remain possible if the cloud sits higher than expected.

Cloud-height uncertainty could put the summit in or out of cloud. Clear spells may be difficult to time.

Cloud may hang lower on southwestern slopes and lift somewhat on the northeastern side, but local terrain can differ. Any sunshine may be confined to lower ground or breaks away from the summit.

Drizzle is forecast for much of the day, with some passing showers too. The forecast total is around 2-5 mm, but local amounts will vary.

Cold on exposed tops: air temperature broadly 4 to 8°C, feeling around -2 to 2°C in the wind. Forecast models differ on summit wind strength: around 25-48 mph at walker height, with gusts 35-67 mph.

Forecast confidence

Cloud height remains uncertain, especially where it is close to summit level. Keep windproof and warm layers readily available.

If clothing gets wet, you can cool more quickly. Keep a dry warm layer protected.

The strongest gusts could knock you over on exposed ground. Avoid exposed ridges and edges.

Forecast models differ on whether meaningful rain reaches the hills during the afternoon and evening.

0 is the bottom of the scale. Use the hazard details to judge how severe conditions could be.

Cloud-free timing: Best around midday at about 20%, compared with around 5% early and 5% later.

Sunshine context Model-grid estimate, not summit sunshine

The surrounding model grid indicates 6.9 h of sunshine. This is not a forecast of time in sunshine on the summit. Use the cloud and views outlook above for the conditions on this mountain.

Cloud may obscure this summit even while the surrounding model grid indicates sunshine. The low cloud-free summit estimate is a reason to be cautious about expecting views.

Early
Less than 1 hour
Midday
2.9 h
Later
2.4 h

Overnight forecast: 17:00–08:00 (UK local time), in Wild camping below.

Morning · 08:00–12:00 Poor Summit winds around 35-45 mph. Gusts around 50-60 mph are possible on exposed ground. Gusts may knock you off balance on exposed ground, even between spells of lighter wind. Rain is forecast during this period.
6/100
Afternoon · 12:00–17:00 Severe hill conditions Summit winds around 35-45 mph. Gusts around 55-65 mph are possible on exposed ground. The strongest gusts could knock you over on exposed ground. Avoid exposed ridges and edges. Rain is forecast during this period. Some forecast models bring rain during the afternoon, while others keep it mostly dry.
0/100

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Overnight · 17:00–08:00Wild campingBetaExposed camping is not recommended near 600 and 900 m: gusts may reach about 55 mph. Sustained winds may reach about 40 mph at times. Choose an alternative off the exposed hill. Do not rely on finding shelter after setting out. 19/100Poor · 600 m View detailsHide details
Night beginning Saturday 26 September 2026

Full overnight outlook

Exposed camping is not recommended near 600 and 900 m: gusts may reach about 55 mph. Sustained winds may reach about 40 mph at times. Choose an alternative off the exposed hill. Do not rely on finding shelter after setting out. Open-hillside camping looks very poor overall around 600 m (19/100). Peak gusts range from about 40 mph at 300 m to 55 mph at 900 m. Around 1.5 mm is forecast, with rain liable to affect both pitching and packing up. Pitches near 600 and 900 m may spend part of the night in cloud, bringing damp conditions and poor visibility while cloud is present. Condensation risk is high near 600 and 900 m. Ventilation will matter. The coldest temperature falls from about 9.1°C at 300 m to 6.7°C at 900 m.

Overnight rain1.5 mm Open ground · 600 m26 mph · gusts 46 mph Morning pack-upDampness possible Sleeping-bag warmthISO comfort rating about 6°C or lower

Moon overnight

Near-full moon

Illuminated disc
100%
Moonrise
18:42 BST
Moonset
Outside this window

Cloud at the reference camping height may hide the Moon. Illumination describes the sunlit part of the Moon, not brightness at your pitch.

Overnight window: 26 Sep, 17:00 BST to 27 Sep, 08:00 BST. Approximate open-horizon times; hills can hide the Moon. Still take a headtorch.

Elevation reference (open ground)

300 m39/100 · poor
Wind / gust
21 mph / 38 mph
Typical / low
9.3°C / 9.1°C · much of the night
In cloud
0% of modelled night
Condensation
Moderate
600 m19/100 · very poor
Wind / gust
26 mph / 46 mph
Typical / low
8.9°C / 8.7°C · much of the night
In cloud
93% of modelled night
Condensation
High
900 m9/100 · very poor
Wind / gust
30 mph / 54 mph
Typical / low
6.8°C / 6.7°C · much of the night
In cloud
100% of modelled night
Condensation
High

Warmth planning: As a broad starting point, consider a 3-season bag with an ISO/EN comfort rating at or below about 6°C. Allow more margin if you sleep cold or expect fatigue, and use an adequate insulated mat. Dampness is possible, so keep the sleep system dry and ensure its insulation remains effective if damp.

Open-hillside reference. A sheltered pitch may be calmer; cols and ridges may be much windier. Tent design and the exact pitch still matter. Read about sleeping-bag comfort ratings, pitching in strong winds or using the wild-camping forecast.

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Daytime · exposed rockClimbing & scramblingBetaWet rock is likely. Gusts near 60 mph may affect balance on exposed rock. Poor0/100 View detailsHide details
Generic exposed-rock guidance

Full climbing & scrambling outlook

Conditions for exposed scrambling look very poor (0/100). Rain during the climbing period is likely to leave rock wet and more slippery. The mapped summit rock is Quartz-arenite (Pipe Rock Member). Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully. Representative samples along available mapped routes also include Pebbly (gravelly) sandstone, Orthogneiss, so rock character and wet-weather behaviour may change across the mountain. Gusts may reach about 60 mph. Crosswinds can make exposed ridges substantially more serious. Cloud may also make route-finding and retreat harder.

Rock surfaceWet rock likelyPeak gust60 mphRain3.8 mm
Main factorsgusts around 60 mphwet rock likelymuch of the route may be in cloud
Mapped rock across the summit and available routes Quartz-arenite Pipe Rock Member
Origin
Sedimentary
Rock family
Sandstone or gritstone
Mapping
BGS Geology 50K · 1:50,000
Rock-response profile
High confidence
View the summit BGS record

Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully. Summit-point mapping plus representative BGS bedrock samples along available GPX routes. These are not continuous geological surveys; contacts, superficial deposits and the exposed rock on individual holds may differ.

Rock groups along the sampled routes

These are mapped rock groups, not separate weather forecasts or a ranking of route safety.

Sgùrr Bàn, Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair, Beinn Tarsuinn, A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mòr

granite, gneiss or gabbro, sandstone or gritstone

Sgùrr Bàn

sandstone or gritstone

Geological detail and BGS records
Mapped variation

4 rock types appear across the available route samples

The summit type remains the forecast's cautious rock-response reference. Other mapped types show where conditions may behave differently elsewhere on the mountain.

Summit mapping Quartz-arenite Pipe Rock Member 220–1,001 m samples Seen on Sgùrr Bàn, Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair, Beinn Tarsuinn, A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mòr, Sgùrr Bàn

Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully.

BGS record
Route sample Pebbly (gravelly) sandstone Applecross Formation 417–801 m samples Seen on Sgùrr Bàn

Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully.

BGS record
Route sample Orthogneiss Lewisian Complex Around 545 m Seen on Sgùrr Bàn, Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair, Beinn Tarsuinn, A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mòr

Generally grippy when dry and often still positive when damp, but wet slabs, lichen, polish and drainage lines can remain slippery.

BGS record
Route sample Quartz-arenite Basal Quartzite Member Around 896 m Seen on Sgùrr Bàn

Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully.

BGS record

Generic exposed scrambling terrain; mapped summit-point bedrock is included where available, but route grade, exact rock, polish, drainage and escape options remain unresolved. Contains British Geological Survey materials © UKRI 2026. How to use the climbing and scrambling forecast.

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Confidence: Unavailable
Overall hill weather38/100Poor
Wind25-40 mph southerly Gusts40-50 mph Feels like0 to 4°C PrecipitationLittle or none Cloud-free summit estimate80% Cloud base through day1,200-2,000 m Freezing levelAbove summit DaylightSunrise 07:15 · Sunset 19:07 · 11.9 hours daylight

The day on the hill

Strong gusts on Sgùrr Bàn: summit wind broadly 25-40 mph, with gusts 40-50 mph at times (strong winds).

Wind & exposure

Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Gusts may knock you off balance on exposed ground, even between spells of lighter wind.

Cloud & views

Cloud base around 1200–1500 m in the morning, lifting to 1500–1800 m around midday and 1700–2000 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-height uncertainty could put the summit in or out of cloud. Clear spells may be difficult to time.

Cloud may hang lower on southern slopes and lift somewhat on the northern side, but local terrain can differ. Sunny spells are possible away from summit cloud, but may not reach the top while it is in cloud.

Rain & temperature

Little or no rain is forecast. Forecast models differ on summit wind strength.

Treat the wind figures as a guide.

Forecast confidence

Cloud height remains uncertain, especially where it is close to summit level. Exposed tops may feel chilly in the wind.

A windproof layer will help, with an extra warm layer for stops. Overall confidence is unavailable: insufficient comparable wind, rain guidance.

Cloud-free timing: Around 50% early, improving to around 95% later.

Sunshine context Model-grid estimate, not summit sunshine

The surrounding model grid indicates 11 h of sunshine. This is not a forecast of time in sunshine on the summit. Use the cloud and views outlook above for the conditions on this mountain.

Early
2 h
Midday
4 h
Later
3 h

Overnight forecast: 17:00–08:00 (UK local time), in Wild camping below.

Morning · 08:00–12:00 Poor Summit winds around 30-40 mph. Gusts around 40-50 mph are possible on exposed ground. Gusts may knock you off balance on exposed ground, even between spells of lighter wind.
33/100
Afternoon · 12:00–17:00 Poor Summit winds around 25-35 mph. Gusts around 40-50 mph are possible on exposed ground. Buffeting may affect balance on exposed ground, particularly near ridges and edges. Summit cloud is more persistent early in this period, with better prospects later. Some forecast models bring rain during the afternoon, while others keep it mostly dry.
44/100

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Overnight · 17:00–08:00Wild campingBetaExposed camping is not recommended near 900 m: gusts may reach about 45 mph. Sustained winds may reach about 35 mph at times. Lower sheltered ground may be less exposed, but this forecast does not confirm a suitable pitch or a safe approach. Check its overnight conditions separately. 39/100Poor · 600 m View detailsHide details
Night beginning Sunday 27 September 2026

Full overnight outlook

Exposed camping is not recommended near 900 m: gusts may reach about 45 mph. Sustained winds may reach about 35 mph at times. Lower sheltered ground may be less exposed, but this forecast does not confirm a suitable pitch or a safe approach. Check its overnight conditions separately. Open-hillside camping looks poor overall around 600 m (39/100). Peak gusts range from about 35 mph at 300 m to 45 mph at 900 m. Around 1.8 mm is forecast, including rain around pack-up. Pitches near 900 m may spend part of the night in cloud, bringing damp conditions and poor visibility while cloud is present. The coldest temperature falls from about 5.6°C at 300 m to 3.7°C at 900 m.

Overnight rain1.8 mm Open ground · 600 m26 mph · gusts 39 mph Morning pack-upDampness possible Sleeping-bag warmthISO comfort rating about 2°C or lower

Moon overnight

Waning gibbous moon

Illuminated disc
98%
Moonrise
18:47 BST
Moonset
Outside this window

Extensive cloud may limit moonlight. Illumination describes the sunlit part of the Moon, not brightness at your pitch.

Overnight window: 27 Sep, 17:00 BST to 28 Sep, 08:00 BST. Approximate open-horizon times; hills can hide the Moon. Still take a headtorch.

Elevation reference (open ground)

300 m59/100 · mixed
Wind / gust
21 mph / 33 mph
Typical / low
10.1°C / 5.6°C · several hours
In cloud
0% of modelled night
Condensation
Low
600 m39/100 · poor
Wind / gust
26 mph / 39 mph
Typical / low
8.5°C / 5.6°C · much of the night
In cloud
0% of modelled night
Condensation
Low
900 m19/100 · very poor
Wind / gust
31 mph / 46 mph
Typical / low
7.7°C / 3.7°C · several hours
In cloud
47% of modelled night
Condensation
Low

Warmth planning: As a broad starting point, consider a 3-season bag with an ISO/EN comfort rating at or below about 2°C. Allow more margin if you sleep cold or expect fatigue, and use an adequate insulated mat. Dampness is possible, so keep the sleep system dry and ensure its insulation remains effective if damp.

Open-hillside reference. A sheltered pitch may be calmer; cols and ridges may be much windier. Tent design and the exact pitch still matter. Read about sleeping-bag comfort ratings, pitching in strong winds or using the wild-camping forecast.

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Daytime · exposed rockClimbing & scramblingBetaRock may be damp or still drying. Gusts near 45 mph may affect balance on exposed rock. Poor24/100 View detailsHide details
Generic exposed-rock guidance

Full climbing & scrambling outlook

Conditions for exposed scrambling look poor (24/100). Some rock may still be damp or drying, especially on polished slabs and vegetated sections. The mapped summit rock is Quartz-arenite (Pipe Rock Member). Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully. Representative samples along available mapped routes also include Pebbly (gravelly) sandstone, Orthogneiss, so rock character and wet-weather behaviour may change across the mountain. Gusts may reach about 45 mph. Crosswinds can make exposed ridges substantially more serious.

Rock surfaceDamp or dryingPeak gust47 mphRain0.0 mm
Main factorsgusts around 45 mphdamp or incompletely dried rock possible
Mapped rock across the summit and available routes Quartz-arenite Pipe Rock Member
Origin
Sedimentary
Rock family
Sandstone or gritstone
Mapping
BGS Geology 50K · 1:50,000
Rock-response profile
High confidence
View the summit BGS record

Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully. Summit-point mapping plus representative BGS bedrock samples along available GPX routes. These are not continuous geological surveys; contacts, superficial deposits and the exposed rock on individual holds may differ.

Rock groups along the sampled routes

These are mapped rock groups, not separate weather forecasts or a ranking of route safety.

Sgùrr Bàn, Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair, Beinn Tarsuinn, A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mòr

granite, gneiss or gabbro, sandstone or gritstone

Sgùrr Bàn

sandstone or gritstone

Geological detail and BGS records
Mapped variation

4 rock types appear across the available route samples

The summit type remains the forecast's cautious rock-response reference. Other mapped types show where conditions may behave differently elsewhere on the mountain.

Summit mapping Quartz-arenite Pipe Rock Member 220–1,001 m samples Seen on Sgùrr Bàn, Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair, Beinn Tarsuinn, A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mòr, Sgùrr Bàn

Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully.

BGS record
Route sample Pebbly (gravelly) sandstone Applecross Formation 417–801 m samples Seen on Sgùrr Bàn

Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully.

BGS record
Route sample Orthogneiss Lewisian Complex Around 545 m Seen on Sgùrr Bàn, Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair, Beinn Tarsuinn, A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mòr

Generally grippy when dry and often still positive when damp, but wet slabs, lichen, polish and drainage lines can remain slippery.

BGS record
Route sample Quartz-arenite Basal Quartzite Member Around 896 m Seen on Sgùrr Bàn

Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully.

BGS record

Generic exposed scrambling terrain; mapped summit-point bedrock is included where available, but route grade, exact rock, polish, drainage and escape options remain unresolved. Contains British Geological Survey materials © UKRI 2026. How to use the climbing and scrambling forecast.

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Confidence: Unavailable
Overall hill weather18/100Poor
Wind20-35 mph southwesterly Gusts35-45 mph Feels like-6 to -2°C PrecipitationAround 5-10 mm Cloud-free summit estimate15% Cloud base through day700-1,000 m Freezing levelAbove summit DaylightSunrise 07:17 · Sunset 19:04 · 11.8 hours daylight

The day on the hill

A wet day with extensive summit cloud on Sgùrr Bàn: summit wind broadly 20-35 mph, with gusts 35-45 mph at times (strong winds). Visibility may drop briefly in showers.

Wind & exposure

Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops.

Cloud & views

Cloud base mostly around 700–1000 m through daylight. Summit cloud is likely, but brief clear spells remain possible if the cloud sits higher than expected.

Cloud-height uncertainty could put the summit in or out of cloud. Clear spells may be difficult to time.

Cloud may hang lower on southwestern slopes and lift somewhat on the northeastern side, but local terrain can differ. Any sunshine may be confined to lower ground or breaks away from the summit.

Drizzle is forecast for much of the day, with some passing showers too. The forecast total is around 5-10 mm, but local amounts will vary.

Cold on exposed tops: air temperature broadly 0 to 4°C, feeling around -6 to -2°C in the wind. Forecast models disagree markedly on summit wind strength.

Check again nearer the time. Keep windproof and warm layers readily available.

If clothing gets wet, you can cool more quickly. Keep a dry warm layer protected.

Buffeting may affect balance on exposed ground, particularly near ridges and edges.

Forecast confidence

Overall confidence is unavailable: insufficient comparable wind, rain guidance.

Sunshine context Model-grid estimate, not summit sunshine

The surrounding model grid indicates 11 h of sunshine. This is not a forecast of time in sunshine on the summit. Use the cloud and views outlook above for the conditions on this mountain.

Cloud may obscure this summit even while the surrounding model grid indicates sunshine. The low cloud-free summit estimate is a reason to be cautious about expecting views.

Early
2 h
Midday
4 h
Later
3 h

Overnight forecast: 17:00–08:00 (UK local time), in Wild camping below.

Morning · 08:00–12:00 Poor Summit winds around 25-35 mph. Gusts around 35-45 mph are possible on exposed ground. Buffeting may affect balance on exposed ground, particularly near ridges and edges. Rain is forecast during this period.
18/100
Afternoon · 12:00–17:00 Poor Summit winds around 20-30 mph. Gusts around 35-45 mph are possible on exposed ground. Buffeting may affect balance on exposed ground, particularly near ridges and edges. Rain is forecast during this period.
17/100

Compare an early start with later conditions. The main forecast above covers the day in more detail.

Overnight · 17:00–08:00Wild campingBetaExposed camping is not recommended near 900 m: gusts may reach about 45 mph. Sustained winds may reach about 30 mph at times. Lower sheltered ground may be less exposed, but this forecast does not confirm a suitable pitch or a safe approach. Check its overnight conditions separately. 39/100Poor · 600 m View detailsHide details
Night beginning Monday 28 September 2026

Full overnight outlook

Exposed camping is not recommended near 900 m: gusts may reach about 45 mph. Sustained winds may reach about 30 mph at times. Lower sheltered ground may be less exposed, but this forecast does not confirm a suitable pitch or a safe approach. Check its overnight conditions separately. Open-hillside camping looks poor overall around 600 m (39/100). Peak gusts range from about 30 mph at 300 m to 45 mph at 900 m. Around 2.2 mm is forecast, including rain around pitching time. Pitches near 900 m may spend part of the night in cloud, bringing damp conditions and poor visibility while cloud is present. Condensation risk is high near 900 m. Ventilation will matter. The coldest temperature falls from about 4.6°C at 300 m to 2.3°C at 900 m. Around 600 m it looks cold for several hours, rather than only dipping briefly to 4.6°C.

Overnight rain2.2 mm Open ground · 600 m22 mph · gusts 38 mph Morning pack-upDampness possible Sleeping-bag warmthISO comfort rating about 2°C or lower

Moon overnight

Waning gibbous moon

Illuminated disc
94%
Moonrise
18:53 BST
Moonset
Outside this window

Views of the Moon may come and go through cloud breaks. Illumination describes the sunlit part of the Moon, not brightness at your pitch.

Overnight window: 28 Sep, 17:00 BST to 29 Sep, 08:00 BST. Approximate open-horizon times; hills can hide the Moon. Still take a headtorch.

Elevation reference (open ground)

300 m59/100 · mixed
Wind / gust
18 mph / 31 mph
Typical / low
5.1°C / 4.6°C · several hours
In cloud
0% of modelled night
Condensation
Moderate
600 m39/100 · poor
Wind / gust
22 mph / 38 mph
Typical / low
5.1°C / 4.6°C · several hours
In cloud
0% of modelled night
Condensation
Moderate
900 m19/100 · very poor
Wind / gust
25 mph / 44 mph
Typical / low
2.8°C / 2.3°C · much of the night
In cloud
47% of modelled night
Condensation
High

Warmth planning: As a broad starting point, consider a 3-season bag with an ISO/EN comfort rating at or below about 2°C. Allow more margin if you sleep cold or expect fatigue, and use an adequate insulated mat. Dampness is possible, so keep the sleep system dry and ensure its insulation remains effective if damp.

Open-hillside reference. A sheltered pitch may be calmer; cols and ridges may be much windier. Tent design and the exact pitch still matter. Read about sleeping-bag comfort ratings, pitching in strong winds or using the wild-camping forecast.

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Daytime · exposed rockClimbing & scramblingBetaWet rock is likely. Gusts near 40 mph may affect balance on exposed rock. Poor8/100 View detailsHide details
Generic exposed-rock guidance

Full climbing & scrambling outlook

Conditions for exposed scrambling look very poor (8/100). Rain during the climbing period is likely to leave rock wet and more slippery. The mapped summit rock is Quartz-arenite (Pipe Rock Member). Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully. Representative samples along available mapped routes also include Pebbly (gravelly) sandstone, Orthogneiss, so rock character and wet-weather behaviour may change across the mountain. Gusts may reach about 40 mph. Crosswinds can make exposed ridges substantially more serious. Cloud may also make route-finding and retreat harder.

Rock surfaceWet rock likelyPeak gust41 mphRain7.8 mm
Main factorsgusts around 40 mphwet rock likelymuch of the route may be in cloud
Mapped rock across the summit and available routes Quartz-arenite Pipe Rock Member
Origin
Sedimentary
Rock family
Sandstone or gritstone
Mapping
BGS Geology 50K · 1:50,000
Rock-response profile
High confidence
View the summit BGS record

Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully. Summit-point mapping plus representative BGS bedrock samples along available GPX routes. These are not continuous geological surveys; contacts, superficial deposits and the exposed rock on individual holds may differ.

Rock groups along the sampled routes

These are mapped rock groups, not separate weather forecasts or a ranking of route safety.

Sgùrr Bàn, Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair, Beinn Tarsuinn, A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mòr

granite, gneiss or gabbro, sandstone or gritstone

Sgùrr Bàn

sandstone or gritstone

Geological detail and BGS records
Mapped variation

4 rock types appear across the available route samples

The summit type remains the forecast's cautious rock-response reference. Other mapped types show where conditions may behave differently elsewhere on the mountain.

Summit mapping Quartz-arenite Pipe Rock Member 220–1,001 m samples Seen on Sgùrr Bàn, Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair, Beinn Tarsuinn, A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mòr, Sgùrr Bàn

Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully.

BGS record
Route sample Pebbly (gravelly) sandstone Applecross Formation 417–801 m samples Seen on Sgùrr Bàn

Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully.

BGS record
Route sample Orthogneiss Lewisian Complex Around 545 m Seen on Sgùrr Bàn, Mullach Coire Mhic Fhearchair, Beinn Tarsuinn, A' Mhaighdean and Ruadh Stac Mòr

Generally grippy when dry and often still positive when damp, but wet slabs, lichen, polish and drainage lines can remain slippery.

BGS record
Route sample Quartz-arenite Basal Quartzite Member Around 896 m Seen on Sgùrr Bàn

Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully.

BGS record

Generic exposed scrambling terrain; mapped summit-point bedrock is included where available, but route grade, exact rock, polish, drainage and escape options remain unresolved. Contains British Geological Survey materials © UKRI 2026. How to use the climbing and scrambling forecast.

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For a day hillwalk, not a complete route-specific checklist. Carry navigation and backup you can use, warm and waterproof layers, suitable footwear, food and water, a headtorch, emergency shelter, first aid and a way to call for help. Snow, ice, technical terrain and overnight trips need additional equipment and skills.

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Weather data: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0). Adapted by Mountain Weather.

Forecast run: 2026-09-21

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