Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for overall conditions.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Strong Sunlight
Mountain weather forecast
Another bright and sunny day ahead.
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 600m) |
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Chance of precipitation (at 600m) |
00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | <05% |
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
SE
5
|
E
4
|
E
4
|
N
3
|
E
3
|
S
5
|
| 300m |
E
2
|
E
4
|
E
3
|
N
2
|
E
3
|
S
4
|
| Valley |
NE
1
|
E
4
|
E
3
|
E
2
|
SE
2
|
SW
2
|
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
| 300m | 3 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| Valley | 2 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 5 |
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
10°
|
11°
|
14°
|
15°
|
15°
|
12°
|
| 300m |
6°
|
13°
|
17°
|
18°
|
16°
|
11°
|
| Valley |
6°
|
14°
|
18°
|
19°
|
17°
|
10°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,400m
|
1,400m
|
1,500m
|
1,800m
|
2,000m
|
2,100m
|
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
9°
|
11°
|
13°
|
14°
|
14°
|
10°
|
| 300m |
5°
|
12°
|
16°
|
17°
|
16°
|
10°
|
| Valley |
5°
|
13°
|
16°
|
18°
|
17°
|
10°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
A great day for any outdoor activities. Feeling rather chilly at first with warmer layers recommended. Strong sunshine and moderate to high UV levels expected so sun protection is suggested.
Weather
Some isolated mist or fog patches in sheltered valleys to start, this will quickly clear this morning. A dry and bright day to follow with sunshine turning hazy at times as high cloud comes and goes. Feeling warm in the sunshine due to light to moderate southeasterly winds.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
95%
Low cloud and visibility
Potential for some mist and fog in sheltered valleys at first which should quickly lift this morning. Visibility will be poor or very poor in any mist or fog at first but excellent otherwise, with good views over distant peaks likely.
Recent rainfall
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 0mm | 0mm | 0mm |
Rainfall data provided by Natural Resources Wales. The Met Office is not responsible for content provided by third parties and may remove this data without warning.
Mountain weather information
Weather
A somewhat cloudier day with often large amount of high cloud, but still bright or sunny spells will occur. Light southeast winds. Freezing level above summits.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
95%
Maximum wind speed expected
Southerly 15-20 mph.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 5 rising to Plus 15 Celsius.
- Valley Plus 6 rising to Plus 19 Celsius.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Very good visibility with clear summits, some distant summits may be hazy.
Mountain weather information
Mon 27 Apr
Mostly dry and bright, apart for the small chance of an isolated afternoon shower. Gentle winds which will vary in direction. Freezing level above summits.
Tue 28 Apr
Dry and bright with variable amounts of cloud around throughout the day. Breezy northeasterly winds and freezing level above summits.
Wed 29 Apr
Dry and bright with variable amounts of cloud around throughout the day. Northeasterly winds becoming strong over summits and ridges. Freezing level above summits
Summit specific forecast
Mountain summit forecast map
The Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons is a mountain range in South Wales comprising six main peaks, with the highest peak, Pen y Fan, standing at 886 metres.