Peak District
The southernmost Pennines, covering the entire Peak District National Park, also extending north to hills accessed from Hebden Bridge, and including the hills immediately north of Manchester.
Sunday's Forecast
Gale force, walking arduous
Considerable buffeting, walking into the wind will be strenuous on exposed terrain, stronger gusts may knock you off your feet. 40 to 55mph.
Patchy rain or drizzle
Rain on and off, or generally drizzly - total amounts small, but may be persistently damp, especially where hills are shrouded in cloud.
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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Gale force, walking arduous
Considerable buffeting, walking into the wind will be strenuous on exposed terrain, stronger gusts may knock you off your feet. 40 to 55mph.
Patchy rain or drizzle
Rain on and off, or generally drizzly - total amounts small, but may be persistently damp, especially where hills are shrouded in cloud.
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
Peak District
Sunday 23rd November 2025
Last updated
Sat 22nd Nov 25 at
2:39PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Low pressure will dominate the weather bringing areas of strong winds, rain (or snow on higher areas) and extensive fog to the hills - whiteout in places mainly southern Highlands. Windiest in Wales where upland gales will strengthen, whilst least windy S Scotland.
Headline for Peak District
Rain and fog; increasingly windy.
How windy? (On the summits)
Westerly, 30 to 40mph; generally strongest afternoon.
Effect of the wind on you?
Walking increasingly challenging - balance may well become difficult where exposed. Considerable wind chill.
How Wet?
Frequent rain
Areas of rain circulating within low pressure, may set in for several hours, although one or two dry periods.
Cloud on the hills?
Very extensive
Persistent fog most hills, widely above 400 to 600m, and sometimes covering lower slopes.
Chance of cloud free summits?
10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Cloudy or dull; extensively foggy on the hills.
Temperature (at 600m)
3C. Will feel like -10C directly in the wind later in the day.
And in the valleys
7C
Viewing Forecast For
Peak District
Monday 24th November 2025
Last updated
Sat 22nd Nov 25 at
2:39PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Northerly, 30mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Will impede ease of walking across the hills, and at times in gusty conditions, balance may be tricky and wind chill considerable.
How Wet?
Little or no rain
A few bursts of showery rain, most likely more eastern areas.
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly or all clearing
Nearly all hills are likely to clear, although in the morning cloud extensively shrouding the hills. Gradually most or all summits clearing.
Chance of cloud free summits?
70% by afternoon
Sunshine and air clarity?
Occasional sunshine, mainly more western areas gradually coming through. Visibility very good or perhaps in afternoon on more western areas excellent.
Temperature (at 600m)
Around 3C - a marginal drop likely through the day Will feel as cold as minus 8C directly in the wind.
And in the valleys
Will reach 7 or 8C early afternoon.
Viewing Forecast For
Peak District
Tuesday 25th November 2025
Last updated
Sat 22nd Nov 25 at
2:39PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Northerly 25, perhaps 30mph at first; but easing toward 15mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Becoming small
How Wet?
Precipitation very unlikely
Cloud on the hills?
Very little if any
Chance of cloud free summits?
80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Bright sunshine. Excellent visibility.
Temperature (at 600m)
2C
And in the valleys
Will rise to around 6C early afternoon. Frost many valleys morning.
Planning Outlook
After a brief burst of cold air on Monday and Tuesday winds will turn westerly. It will be milder with a week or more frequent rain and upland gales, particularly on western mountains. In Scotland, temperatures on the Munros will sometimes be below freezing point, but fresh snow transient, whereas elsewhere, snow rare, if any.