Perthshire Highlands
A mixed day in the Perthshire Highlands, with sleet or snow up high.
Sunshine and sky
Sunshine for much of daylight. Sunshine is indicated for much of daylight.
These are direct modelled sunshine hours during daylight, not the probability of sunshine. Cloud cover and summit cloud are assessed separately in the forecast above. The regional median prevents one unusually bright or dull summit cell defining the whole area.
Overnight forecast: 17:00–08:00 (UK local time), in Wild camping below.
High-ground wind (900 m)
At around 900 m, expect a south-easterly wind of 20–30 mph, gusting 25–35 mph. Gusts like that will be noticeable on ridges and open tops, and you will chill quickly when you stop.
Walking impact
Gusts of 25–35 mph will be noticeable on ridges and open tops, and you will chill quickly when you stop.
Rain and showers
Mostly dry. Drizzle is possible on some hills. On some hills, sleet is possible on the tops. Small temperature changes could shift the mix towards rain or snow.
Cloud-free summits
Clear-summit estimate: about 85% early, about 40% around midday and about 30% later.
Cloud and visibility
The tops start clear, but the cloud comes down onto them mid-morning. The cloud base could be as low as 700–1000 m in the late afternoon. Mist or fog is possible in some valleys early on.
Temperature and wind chill
At around 900 m it will be 2 to 6°C, feeling like -4 to 0°C in the wind. Take a hat, gloves, a windproof and a spare warm layer. Pack waterproofs too, and keep a warm layer dry in your pack.
Freezing level
The freezing level is close to summit height.
Daylight
Sunrise 07:56, Sunset 18:05, about 10.2 hours daylight.
Overnight · 17:00–08:00Wild campingBetaToo windy for an exposed pitch up around 900 m on some hills (gusts of about 35 mph). Lower down, a mixed night to camp, mainly because of the wind. 59Mixed · 600 m View detailsHide details
Full regional overnight outlook
Too windy for an exposed pitch up around 900 m on some hills. Lower down, a mixed night to camp, mainly because of the wind. Gusts reach about 35 mph around 900 m and nearer 25 mph around 300 m, which makes for a noisy, testing night even in a good tent. Check the forecast for the hill and height you have in mind, and don't assume lower ground will be sheltered. A little rain is forecast overnight. Up around 900 m you'd likely be in cloud for part of the night: damp, and hard to find your way if you need to move. The air is damp up around 900 m, so expect heavy condensation. Leave the vents open. Overnight lows of about 4°C at 900 m.
Moon overnight
Waxing gibbous moon
- Illuminated disc
- 63%
- Moonrise
- Outside this window
- Moonset
- 00:11 next morning BST
Cloud and terrain vary across the area. Illumination describes the sunlit part of the Moon, not brightness at your pitch.
Overnight window: 19 Oct, 17:00 BST to 20 Oct, 08:00 BST. Approximate open-horizon times; hills can hide the Moon. Still take a headtorch.
Representative location: 56.545, -4.221. Times vary across the area.
Elevation reference (open ground)
- Wind / gust
- 17 mph / 26 mph
- Coldest
- 5.9°C
- In cloud
- 0% of modelled night
- Condensation
- Moderate
- Wind / gust
- 21 mph / 32 mph
- Coldest
- 5.9°C
- In cloud
- 0% of modelled night
- Condensation
- Moderate
- Wind / gust
- 24 mph / 37 mph
- Coldest
- 4.4°C
- In cloud
- 100% of modelled night
- Condensation
- High
Open-hillside guidance across representative hills. Local shelter, ridges, tent design and the exact pitch can change conditions substantially. Read about sleeping-bag comfort ratings, pitching in strong winds or using the wild-camping forecast.
Daytime · exposed rockClimbing & scramblingBetaSub-zero temperatures and moisture may leave icy patches on exposed rock. Patchy rain could leave exposed holds damp or slippery. Gusts near 30 mph may affect balance on exposed rock. 50Mixed · Mixed View detailsHide details
Regional climbing & scrambling outlook
A broad guide to dampness and exposed rock across the area, not a forecast for every crag. Lower, sheltered crags and individual rock types may behave differently.
Conditions for exposed scrambling across the area look mixed (50/100). Likely to stay mostly dry, but patchy rain remains possible. Exposed rock could become damp or slippery. Gusts may reach about 30 mph on exposed ground, making crosswinds an important route consideration. Mapped summit-point geology across the representative hills includes psammite, pelite or semipelite and quartzite. Rock can therefore respond differently to moisture between crags and routes.
Representative summit-point samples across the region; individual crags and routes may differ.
Generic exposed hands-on-rock terrain across representative summits; mapped summit-point geology is a broad regional sample, not a named-route survey. Contains British Geological Survey materials © UKRI 2026. How to use the climbing and scrambling forecast.
Recommended kit for this dayWeather-aware packing prompts, plus your core hillwalking kitView kit
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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Updated 15 October 2026 at 15:29 UTC. See typical weekly and monthly conditions for Perthshire Highlands.