Lake District
The entire Lake District National Park, taking in all major summits, including Scafell, Helvellyn, Skiddaw, the Langdales and Old Man of Coniston.
Wednesday'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.
Very warm
Warm conditions across the hills, rising above 15C on tops. Increasingly hot on lower terrain, reaching 25C+ in many valleys. Beware of dehydration.
Strong warm sunshine
High UV levels, feeling very warm when ascending, beware of dehydration and sunburn.
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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.
Very warm
Warm conditions across the hills, rising above 15C on tops. Increasingly hot on lower terrain, reaching 25C+ in many valleys. Beware of dehydration.
Strong warm sunshine
High UV levels, feeling very warm when ascending, beware of dehydration and sunburn.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Wednesday 12th August 2026
Last updated
Tue 11th Aug 26 at
3:50PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Blustery on high terrain in Scotland, gusts pushing downslope in places. Scattered showery rain in the west, a few heavy bursts; some showers push east with time. Dry with hot sun and little wind for England and Wales, just some patchy high cloud in the north; beware risk of sunburn and dehydration.
Headline for Lake District
Mostly sunny, very warm; small risk spotty rain
How windy? (On the summits)
South-southwesterly 20-25mph just at dawn, easing to 15-20mph well into the day and further easing, though unlikely dropping below 10mph in exposure.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small, but the early hours will be quite blustery over high tops.
How Wet?
Risk of spotty showery rain
Small risk of the odd shower, ranging from a few spots to a brief burst of heavier rain; greatest risk north Lakes.
Cloud on the hills?
No cloud expected
Chance of cloud free summits?
Practically certain
Sunshine and air clarity?
Often sunny, some high cloud around, thickening at times to further weaken or shroud the sun. Very good visibility although a haze.
How Cold? (at 750m)
15C rising to 21C, only small drop into and overnight.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Thursday 13th August 2026
Last updated
Tue 11th Aug 26 at
3:50PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Southwesterly between 15 and 20mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small
How Wet?
Most likely dry
Small chance a few spots of rain but more likely dry.
Cloud on the hills?
Little if any
Chance of cloud free summits?
90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sunshine come through at times - often through high level cloud. Hazy.
How Cold? (at 750m)
20 to 22C most of the day, warmest on eastern fells.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Friday 14th August 2026
Last updated
Tue 11th Aug 26 at
3:50PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Westerly 10-20mph, trending towards higher speeds later with a northwesterly shift.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small.
How Wet?
Frequent rain for a time
Patchy rain affects the fells much of the day, a fine drizzle on the high tops at times too. A period of more frequent rain is likely which may last several hours.
Cloud on the hills?
Varied, fairly extensive at times
During periods of rain, cloud will shroud high terrain, filling in extensively to at least middle slopes towards the west. A few higher breaks during drier windows in the east, but unlikely to clear above 800m.
Chance of cloud free summits?
30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Mostly cloudy, dull periods with poor visibility. Varied very good visibility under cloud when dry.
How Cold? (at 750m)
17C at dawn, soon lowering, finishing near 11C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Planning Outlook
Thursday remains dry and exceptionally hot across England and Wales; very dry ground conditions. Rain will begin to spread across Scotland through Thursday, this slipping into England and Wales on Friday and bringing a fresher breeze with its passing. Though weekend, high pressure is never far away to the southwest, keeping conditions generally drier and brighter across England and Wales, though a northwesterly flow will bring some cloud to western hills. Scotland is more often cloud with patchy rain in the north and west. Mixed conditions early next week with patchy rain and sunny bursts here and there. With time, a trend towards stronger westerly winds with a few spells of more widespread rain; forecast confidence is low beyond the weekend.