Cairngorms mountain weather forecast.

The Cairngorm plateau and eastern high tops. Height-aware guidance for wind, cloud, rain and temperature.

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Cairngorms

Monday 24 August 2026 · The Cairngorm plateau and eastern high tops

Confidence: Medium

Why: This is a short-range forecast, but its detailed model-agreement check is not available; check the stated ranges and hazards.

What matters most

Mostly dry conditions. A noticeable southerly breeze, with many tops staying clear.

High-ground wind · 900 m15–20 mph southerly Gusts · 900 m25 mph Cloud base1400-1600 m Feels like · 900 m5°C

High-ground wind (900 m)

Southerly 15-20 mph at 900 m. Gusts reaching around 25 mph at 900 m, with locally higher values possible on the most exposed tops. Temporarily strongest around midday, near 15 mph.

Walking impact

Noticeable on exposed ground, but unlikely to impede most walking.

Ground conditions

The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain.

Rain and showers

Mostly dry.

Cloud-free summits

Around 80%.

Cloud and visibility

Cloud bases mostly around 1400-1600 m. Bases should tend to lift as the day goes on. Many higher summits should stay clear, with useful views for much of the day.

Temperature and wind chill

Around 8°C at 900 m, rising from about 8°C early to 10°C by afternoon, feeling like 5°C in the wind.

Freezing level

Above the summits.

Daylight

Sunrise 05:59 — Sunset 20:33 — about 14.6 hours daylight.

Updated 24 August 2026 at 04:40 UTC. How this forecast is produced.

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Twenty distinct regions replace inherited service boundaries. Each uses a representative height suited to its terrain; named summits retain their exact height and exposure.