Spidean Mialach weather forecast.

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

Seven-day Spidean Mialach forecast.

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

High confidence
Wind26 mph W Gusts37 mph Feels-2°C Rain0.6 mm Cloud-free summit44% Cloud base806 m Freezing level1,890 m Daylight05:28–21:23 · 15.9 h

A mixed day on Spidean Mialach: summit wind broadly 15-30 mph, with gusts 30-40 mph early in the morning (strong winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base 500-1100 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. Little or no rain expected. Cold on top: air temperature broadly 2 to 6°C, feeling around -4 to 0°C in the wind - wrap up.

Low confidence
Wind54 mph SW Gusts75 mph Feels-1°C Rain11.8 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base562 m Freezing level2,090 m Daylight05:30–21:21 · 15.8 h

A rough, clagged-in day on Spidean Mialach: summit wind broadly 40-60 mph, with gusts 70-80 mph during the afternoon (storm-force winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base 500-800 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 400-700 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 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 32 to 64 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind54 mph SW Gusts75 mph Feels1°C Rain18.9 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base530 m Freezing level2,660 m Daylight05:32–21:19 · 15.8 h

A rough, clagged-in day on Spidean Mialach: 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 500-800 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 400-700 m; the NE side should be clearer, lifting to around 700-1000 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 0 to 4°C in the wind - wrap up. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 32 to 73 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind39 mph W Gusts54 mph Feels0°C Rain3.7 mm Cloud-free summit50% Cloud base964 m Freezing level1,900 m Daylight05:34–21:17 · 15.7 h

A wild day on Spidean Mialach: summit wind broadly 20-45 mph, with gusts 50-60 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 400-1000 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. Cloud will be lowest on the W slopes, down to about 900-1200 m; the E side should be clearer, lifting to around 1000-1300 m. 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 25 to 53 mph; check again nearer the time.

Low confidence
Wind12 mph NW Gusts15 mph Feels2°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit75% Cloud base1,031 m Freezing level1,850 m Daylight05:36–21:14 · 15.6 h

A fine day on Spidean Mialach: summit wind broadly 5-15 mph, with gusts 10-20 mph early in the morning (a moderate breeze). Cloud base 1000-1600 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. Little or no rain expected. Low confidence (ensemble members are widely spread) - the summit peak could be anywhere from 6 to 21 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
Wind28 mph S Gusts35 mph Feels5°C Rain0.0 mm Cloud-free summit94% Cloud base3,104 m Freezing level2,300 m Daylight05:38–21:12 · 15.6 h

A mixed day on Spidean Mialach: summit wind broadly 15-35 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. Any cloud sits well above the tops (base 1500-3200 m) - clear summits. 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 16 to 52 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
Wind47 mph S Gusts66 mph Feels7°C Rain6.8 mm Cloud-free summit0% Cloud base764 m Freezing level2,600 m Daylight05:40–21:09 · 15.5 h

A rough, clagged-in day on Spidean Mialach: summit wind broadly 30-50 mph, with gusts 60-70 mph around midday (storm-force winds). Much calmer lower down - generally 5-15 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base 500-800 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 S slopes, down to about 600-900 m; the N side should be clearer, lifting to around 1000-1300 m. 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 22 to 81 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.

Forecast run: 2026-08-06

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