Lake District
The entire Lake District National Park, taking in all major summits, including Scafell, Helvellyn, Skiddaw, the Langdales and Old Man of Coniston.
Friday's Forecast
Light wind, negligible impact
Little wind or walking hardly affected by the wind, but feeling chilly if exposed on tops. 10-15mph or less.
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.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
Warm
Comfortable temperatures on the hills, 10 to 15C on tops, feeling pleasantly warm especially on lower ground. Beware of feeling cooler if exposed to wind on higher terrain.
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Light wind, negligible impact
Little wind or walking hardly affected by the wind, but feeling chilly if exposed on tops. 10-15mph or less.
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.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
Warm
Comfortable temperatures on the hills, 10 to 15C on tops, feeling pleasantly warm especially on lower ground. Beware of feeling cooler if exposed to wind on higher terrain.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Friday 24th April 2026
Last updated
Thu 23rd Apr 26 at
3:19PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Some valley fog/mist at dawn, notably east, local frosts as well. Soon after sunrise, cloud dissipates for widespread strong sunshine and warming temperatures, many valleys approaching 20C, including Scottish Highlands; high UV levels, beware sunburn risk. Negligible wind, though a blustery start in south Wales.
Headline for Lake District
Warm and mostly sunny, chilly valleys at dawn
How windy? (On the summits)
Variable 10mph or less.
Effect of the wind on you?
Negligible.
How Wet?
No rain expected
Cloud on the hills?
Cloud not expected
Odd patches of light mist in sheltered valleys at dawn, soon dissipating after sunrise for cloud-free fells.
Chance of cloud free summits?
Practically certain
Sunshine and air clarity?
Mostly sunny, some high cloud around, some risk of thickening and shrouding sun for periods. Very good visibility.
How Cold? (at 750m)
8C rising to 12C. Valleys start much cooler, then approach 20C afternoon.
Freezing Level
Above the summits. At dawn, slight frost inland valleys and possibly sheltered elevated hollows.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Saturday 25th April 2026
Last updated
Thu 23rd Apr 26 at
3:19PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Variable direction mostly 10mph or less.
Effect of the wind on you?
Negligible.
How Wet?
No rain expected
Cloud on the hills?
None expected
Chance of cloud free summits?
Above 90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Extensive sunshine, some thin high cloud. Visibility good, slight low-level haze.
How Cold? (at 750m)
9 to 12C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits. Patchy frost at dawn inland valleys and sheltered higher areas.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Sunday 26th April 2026
Last updated
Thu 23rd Apr 26 at
3:19PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Generally south-southwesterly, but variable, 10mph, less at times.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small.
How Wet?
No rain expected
Cloud on the hills?
Likely clear
A few odd patches of mist at dawn in some valleys, these soon dissipating after sunrise for cloud-free fells.
Chance of cloud free summits?
90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Often sunny, though with high cloud, this sometimes covering the sun. Very good visibility.
How Cold? (at 750m)
7C rising to 9 or 10C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Planning Outlook
A generally dry spell of weather continues into the weekend and next week, with mostly light winds and pleasantly warm temperatures, reaching 10C+ on many tops. Valleys and some sheltered higher areas will see some frosty and misty dawns but by the afternoons many valleys will warm up toward 20C. Briefly cooler air drifts back into northeastern areas later on Saturday, with a risk of some patchy nuisance rain here and there Sunday into Monday. Strong April sunshine widely across the mountains, beware risk of sunburn. Some uncertainty about the location of the centre of high pressure, with a risk of strong, gusty winds across England and Wales next week.