Tent-stress wind
Mean wind and peak gusts are assessed across the overnight window, with stronger exposure treated as a genuine limiting factor.
Wild camping weather forecasts.
Overnight mountain guidance for wind, rain, cloud, cold and condensation, from evening pitch to morning pack-up.
UK wild-camping outlook · Beta
Best areas for wild camping.
Mountain areas ranked by their overnight score on representative open hillside. Choose a period, shortlist an area, then check the full regional forecast and your intended pitch.
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Angus GlensScotland · open hillside
A mixed night to camp, mainly because of the cold: gusts of about 30 mph.
Best nightSat 17 Oct2 nights comparedConditionsMixed600 m reference · wet pack-up possibleRain0.0 mmPitch to pack-upWind & cold26 mph gust1.9°C minimum59MixedView area forecast -
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CairngormsScotland · open hillside
A mixed night to camp, mainly because of the wind: gusts of about 30 mph.
Best nightSat 17 Oct2 nights comparedConditionsMixed600 m reference · wet pack-up possibleRain0.2 mmPitch to pack-upWind & cold26 mph gust1.8°C minimum59MixedView area forecast -
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Lake DistrictEngland · open hillside
A mixed night to camp, mainly because of the cold: dry, with light winds.
Best nightSat 17 Oct2 nights comparedConditionsMixed600 m reference · wet pack-up possibleRain0.0 mmPitch to pack-upWind & cold17 mph gust0.0°C minimum59MixedView area forecast -
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North PenninesEngland · open hillside
A mixed night to camp, mainly because of the cold: gusts of about 25 mph.
Best nightSat 17 Oct2 nights comparedConditionsMixed600 m reference · wet pack-up possibleRain0.1 mmPitch to pack-upWind & cold24 mph gust1.1°C minimum59MixedView area forecast -
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Northumberland and CheviotsEngland · open hillside
A mixed night to camp, mainly because of the cold: gusts of about 20 mph.
Best nightSat 17 Oct2 nights comparedConditionsMixed600 m reference · wet pack-up possibleRain0.7 mmPitch to pack-upWind & cold18 mph gust1.8°C minimum59MixedView area forecast -
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Northwest HighlandsScotland · open hillside
A mixed night to camp, mainly because of damp air: gusts of about 25 mph.
Best nightSat 17 Oct2 nights comparedConditionsMixed600 m reference · wet pack-up possibleRain0.2 mmPitch to pack-upWind & cold23 mph gust0.7°C minimum59MixedView area forecast -
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Peak DistrictEngland · open hillside
A mixed night to camp, mainly because of the cold: gusts of about 25 mph.
Best nightSat 17 Oct2 nights comparedConditionsMixed300 m reference · wet pack-up possibleRain0.1 mmPitch to pack-upWind & cold26 mph gust2.4°C minimum59MixedView area forecast -
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Yorkshire DalesEngland · open hillside
A mixed night to camp, mainly because of damp air: dry, with light winds.
Best nightSat 17 Oct2 nights comparedConditionsMixed600 m reference · wet pack-up possibleRain0.1 mmPitch to pack-upWind & cold26 mph gust0.2°C minimum59MixedView area forecast -
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Southern ScotlandScotland · open hillside
A mixed night to camp, mainly because of damp air: dry, with light winds.
Best nightSun 18 Oct2 nights comparedConditionsMixed600 m reference · wet pack-up possibleRain0.0 mmPitch to pack-upWind & cold16 mph gust1.1°C minimum59MixedView area forecast -
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Clwydian Range and BerwynsWales · open hillside
A mixed night to camp, mainly because of the wind: gusts of about 30 mph.
Best nightSun 18 Oct2 nights comparedConditionsMixed600 m reference · wet pack-up possibleRain0.2 mmPitch to pack-upWind & cold31 mph gust2.8°C minimum59MixedView area forecast -
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Eryri (Snowdonia)Wales · open hillside
A mixed night to camp, mainly because of the cold: dry, with light winds.
Best nightSat 17 Oct2 nights comparedConditionsMixed600 m reference · wet pack-up possibleRain0.0 mmPitch to pack-upWind & cold23 mph gust0.2°C minimum59MixedView area forecast -
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Mid Wales and Cambrian MountainsWales · open hillside
A mixed night to camp, mainly because of the cold: dry, with light winds.
Best nightSat 17 Oct2 nights comparedConditionsMixed600 m reference · wet pack-up possibleRain0.0 mmPitch to pack-upWind & cold20 mph gust-0.7°C minimum59MixedView area forecast -
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Monadhliath and Creag MeagaidhScotland · open hillside
A mixed night to camp, mainly because of the wind: a frost, down to 0°C.
Best nightSat 17 Oct2 nights comparedConditionsMixed600 m reference · wet pack-up possibleRain0.2 mmPitch to pack-upWind & cold23 mph gust-0.4°C minimum59MixedView area forecast -
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SkyeScotland · open hillside
A mixed night to camp, mainly because of the cold: dry, with light winds.
Best nightSun 18 Oct2 nights comparedConditionsMixed600 m reference · wet pack-up possibleRain0.0 mmPitch to pack-upWind & cold8 mph gust0.2°C minimum59MixedView area forecast -
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Best nightSat 17 Oct2 nights comparedConditionsMixed300 m reference · wet pack-up possibleRain0.0 mmPitch to pack-upWind & cold22 mph gust2.5°C minimum59MixedView area forecast
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LochaberScotland · open hillside
A mixed night to camp, mainly because of damp air: a frost, down to 0°C.
Best nightSat 17 Oct2 nights comparedConditionsMixed600 m reference · wet pack-up possibleRain0.2 mmPitch to pack-upWind & cold21 mph gust0.0°C minimum57MixedView area forecast -
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Argyll and Loch LomondScotland · open hillside
A poor night to camp on open ground: a frost, down to -2°C.
Best nightSat 17 Oct2 nights comparedConditionsPoor600 m reference · wet pack-up possibleRain0.0 mmPitch to pack-upWind & cold22 mph gust-2.2°C minimum39PoorView area forecast -
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Perthshire HighlandsScotland · open hillside
A poor night to camp on open ground: a frost, down to -2°C.
Best nightSat 17 Oct2 nights comparedConditionsPoor600 m reference · wet pack-up possibleRain0.0 mmPitch to pack-upWind & cold24 mph gust-2.8°C minimum39PoorView area forecast -
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Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)Wales · open hillside
A poor night to camp on open ground: a frost, down to -1°C.
Best nightSat 17 Oct2 nights comparedConditionsPoor600 m reference · wet pack-up possibleRain0.0 mmPitch to pack-upWind & cold19 mph gust-1.7°C minimum39PoorView area forecast
Weather data: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0). Adapted by Mountain Weather.
Before you choose a place to stop
Check the midge forecast too
A calm night may suit the tent but favour midges on sheltered ground. Compare the daily midge outlook and activity times, especially for your approach and evening stop. Keep wind, rain, access and the suitability of the pitch as the main decisions.
Wild camping beta · built around the night
A daytime forecast is not enough for a mountain camp.
Conditions often change after walkers leave the summit. This beta forecast follows the night beginning on each selected date, normally from 17:00 to 08:00, and separates the signals that matter to a tent from the main walking forecast.
It gives one overnight explanation, then uses height bands only for conditions that genuinely change with elevation: open-ground wind and gusts, minimum temperature, time in cloud, condensation risk and the resulting score. Rainfall is one local overnight total rather than the same number repeated at every height.
Rain and wet ground
Overnight rain is kept separate from recent ground saturation, helping distinguish a dry night from an easy place to pitch.
Cold, cloud and condensation
Minimum temperature, cloud immersion and atmospheric moisture provide context for comfort, visibility and drying.
Current summit forecasts
Check a mountain camping forecast.
Choose a peak, select a night and open the wild-camping summary beneath that day. The exact height bands will follow the terrain and available forecast data.
Read it in context
The exact pitch still matters.
An open-hillside forecast is a consistent comparison point, not a measurement at a particular tent door. Local shelter can reduce wind, but gullies can funnel it and ridges or cols can be much harsher. Tent design, peg holding, drainage and the judgement to move or abandon a pitch remain important.
The forecast also does not determine where camping is permitted. Check access rules, local restrictions, fire risk and leave-no-trace guidance for the place you intend to visit.
Wild camping forecast questions
Before choosing a night.
What time does the wild-camping forecast cover?
It covers the night beginning on the selected forecast date, normally from 17:00 until 08:00 the following morning.
Does the forecast describe my exact pitch?
No. It is an open-hillside reference. A sheltered pitch may be calmer, while a col, ridge or exposed plateau can be substantially windier.
What does condensation risk mean?
It describes whether the forecast atmosphere favours condensation. Tent design, ventilation, occupants and the exact pitch still affect how much moisture forms inside a shelter.