Lake District
The entire Lake District National Park, taking in all major summits, including Scafell, Helvellyn, Skiddaw, the Langdales and Old Man of Coniston.
Today'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.
Sunshine and showers
A good amount of dry and bright weather, but scattered bursts of rain, some may be locally heavy.
Cool to mild
Air temperature 5 to 10C on higher terrain. Comfortable temperatures on lower terrain, but feeling chilly if exposed to wind higher up, especially if stationary. Pack extra layers.
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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.
Sunshine and showers
A good amount of dry and bright weather, but scattered bursts of rain, some may be locally heavy.
Cool to mild
Air temperature 5 to 10C on higher terrain. Comfortable temperatures on lower terrain, but feeling chilly if exposed to wind higher up, especially if stationary. Pack extra layers.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Sunday 26th April 2026
Last updated
Sat 25th Apr 26 at
3:56PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Showers in Scotland spread east, turning heavy afternoon. Fog lowering to high terrain in the west Highlands, becoming cooler here. Patchy dawn mist England and Wales, a broader low layer of sea fog east of the Pennines, lifting for clear hills; risk of a few late showers in north England. A cool start, becoming mild.
Headline for Lake District
Mixed cloud and sun, clear fells; few showers later
How windy? (On the summits)
Southwesterly 10-15mph, periods where speeds more sustained near 15mph or slightly stronger.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small, though breezy in exposure and some gustiness at times.
How Wet?
Scattered showers, often dry
Showers here and there, generally light and fleeting, and many fells stay dry. Late in the day, a rising risk of more frequent showers.
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?
Above 90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Variable patchy sunshine: some sunnier moments but also high cloud around, which will sometimes thicken. Very good visibility.
How Cold? (at 750m)
7C rising to 9C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Monday 27th April 2026
Last updated
Sat 25th Apr 26 at
3:56PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Northerly 10-15mph; may shift northeasterly afternoon, gusts approaching 20mph or higher.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small, though occasional inconvenient gusts over high terrain, strongest afternoon.
How Wet?
Afternoon showers, risk heavy
Likely dry in the morning, then a rising risk of showers through afternoon, which may become frequent with heavy downpours.
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly just summits, often broken
Variable banks of cloud on higher terrain in at dawn, these lifting and mostly dissipating, often cloud-free fells but a few odd patches over high tops at times, a greater risk afternoon where showers occur.
Chance of cloud free summits?
80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Often sunny through morning, then a patchwork of cloud develops. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 750m)
6C rising to 9C. Suddenly lowering several degrees around showers.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Tuesday 28th April 2026
Last updated
Sat 25th Apr 26 at
3:56PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Northeasterly 5-15mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small.
How Wet?
No rain expected
Cloud on the hills?
Varied morning cloud lifts to or above tops
Ragged cloud at various heights from dawn, some mist in sheltered dales too. This lifting through morning towards the tops, and likely off the tops through afternoon.
Chance of cloud free summits?
Rising to 80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
A patchwork of sunshine with extended sunny periods. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 750m)
5 to 8C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Planning Outlook
Monday is likely showery, risk heavy with lightning in England. An easterly wind then gradually establishes in England and Wales, chilly nights and mornings with patchy dawn mist and light frosts, this soon fading for warm days. High pressure remains dominant through the week: regularly sunny and pleasantly warm days; summit temperatures often at or above 10C, many valleys will warm toward 20C or higher afternoon. Risk of sunburn in strong sunshine and very dry springtime ground conditions with high risk of wildfire. Detail becomes uncertain into next weekend, but a rising risk of showers and longer spells of rain, mostly England and Wales, and likely turning cooler into the following week as wind shifts northerly.