Lake District
The entire Lake District National Park, taking in all major summits, including Scafell, Helvellyn, Skiddaw, the Langdales and Old Man of Coniston.
Tuesday's Forecast
Moderate breeze, locally gusty
A noticeable breeze, feeling cool where exposed on tops. Locally may be gusty, but unlikely to affect walking progress. 15-25mph.
Patchwork of cloud and sun
Dry most or all day. A mix of cloud and sunshine. Occasional cloud banks drifting over higher slopes, lifting above the tops.
Chilly
Air temperature typically 0 to 5C on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate layers.
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Moderate breeze, locally gusty
A noticeable breeze, feeling cool where exposed on tops. Locally may be gusty, but unlikely to affect walking progress. 15-25mph.
Patchwork of cloud and sun
Dry most or all day. A mix of cloud and sunshine. Occasional cloud banks drifting over higher slopes, lifting above the tops.
Chilly
Air temperature typically 0 to 5C on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate layers.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Tuesday 3rd November 2026
Last updated
Mon 2nd Nov 26 at
4:25PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Cloud drifts across most eastern mountains, more broken westwards; some highest summits in Scotland close to the top of a cloud sheet at times. Local spots of light rain. Light wind northern Scotland, easterly winds elsewhere, stronger over England & Wales. Sunniest toward all western coasts.
Headline for Lake District
Breezy, gusty; patchy cloud over tops.
How windy? (On the summits)
East to northeasterly 20 to 25mph, some gusty areas 30mph around higher fells and some elevated passes.
Effect of the wind on you?
Starting to affect comfortable walking on exposed terrain and some more noticeable gustiness affecting balance. Feeling chilly.
How Wet?
A little drizzle
Occasional patches of drizzle drifting in from the east, but most places often dry.
Cloud on the hills?
Capping some tops, good breaks form
Cloud banks drifting across some upper slopes mostly above 700m and mainly north and eastern fells from Skiddaw to High Street groups. Well broken westwards and breaking fairly widely during day.
Chance of cloud free summits?
50%, rising to 80% south/western areas.
Sunshine and air clarity?
Fairly cloudy, occasional sun breaking through, mostly western areas. Visibility very good.
How Cold? (at 750m)
5C, little change with added height. Feeling like -3C directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Wednesday 4th November 2026
Last updated
Mon 2nd Nov 26 at
4:25PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Easterly 20 to 30mph, locally varying, but gusty in places around higher fells and elevated passes.
Effect of the wind on you?
Affecting ease of walking on exposed higher slopes, gusts affecting balance in places. Marked wind chill.
How Wet?
Largely dry
Spots of light rain in the wind at times.
Cloud on the hills?
Occasional patches
Grazing higher fells occasionally, mostly above 700-800m, but well broken westwards, often lifting higher.
Chance of cloud free summits?
70%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sunshine best west, patchy cloud east. Visibility very good.
How Cold? (at 750m)
4C. Feeling like -5C directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits, but frost pockets around dawn in some sheltered valleys.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Thursday 5th November 2026
Last updated
Mon 2nd Nov 26 at
4:25PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Easterly 25 to 35mph, gusty in places around higher fells, elevated passes and locally downslope to west.
Effect of the wind on you?
Affecting ease of walking on higher terrain, sudden buffeting in places including to some lower elevations; marked wind chill.
How Wet?
Little or no rain
Rare spots in the wind, mainly more eastern fells in Lakeland.
Cloud on the hills?
Occasionally capping tops
Patchy cloud drifting over some higher slopes, mostly eastern areas from Skiddaw to High Street groups, base around 700-800m. Well broken westwards, some patches on high tops at times.
Chance of cloud free summits?
60%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sunshine best toward west Lakes. Visibility very good.
How Cold? (at 750m)
4C. Feeling like -5 to -8C directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits, possible slight frost at dawn some sheltered valleys.
Planning Outlook
High pressure persists toward the north this week, maintaining quiet weather conditions. Easterly winds prevail, strongest during midweek over England & Wales, tending to lessen toward the weekend; wind often lighter and variable toward northern Scotland. Largely dry, local light showers or drizzle mostly in the east. Variable amounts of cloud covering hills, some higher Scottish tops emerging above an inversion at times. Sunnier and clearer near to western coasts. Generally just above freezing over the mountains, but local pockets of frost in shelter and in glens; toward the weekend, high Scottish tops dip just below freezing.