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
Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Frequent or persistent rain
Steady rain fairly persistent, occasionally heavy, rather wet underfoot.
Poor visibility
Murky conditions with areas of fog shrouding the hills, making navigation challenging. Map and compass essential.
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.
Flooding
Fast-flowing rivers and streams. Some routes may be impassable due to flooding.
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Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Frequent or persistent rain
Steady rain fairly persistent, occasionally heavy, rather wet underfoot.
Poor visibility
Murky conditions with areas of fog shrouding the hills, making navigation challenging. Map and compass essential.
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.
Flooding
Fast-flowing rivers and streams. Some routes may be impassable due to flooding.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Wednesday 17th September 2025
Last updated
Tue 16th Sep 25 at
4:30PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Strong upland wind, gale force at times. Persistently damp morning across all west-coastal regions, fading to various extents into the afternoon. Extensive cloud in most areas. Very wet underfoot in England and Wales with streams in spate after heavy overnight rain.
Headline for Lake District
Upland winds; persistently wet morning
How windy? (On the summits)
Southwesterly 30 to 40mph, varying up and down through the day.
Effect of the wind on you?
Expect arduous, blustery conditions, affecting ease of walking and balance on ridges.
How Wet?
Rain and drizzle, fading
Very wet underfoot and streams in spate after overnight rain. Rain and drizzle likely fairly persistent, steady or heavier rain for a few hours in the morning. Fading into showers or patchy light rain mostly remaining in the west.
Cloud on the hills?
Fairly extensive
Cloud likely to cover higher slopes most or all day, at times blanketing fells to mid-slopes especially during rain. Struggling to lift above 600m on the western fells.
Chance of cloud free summits?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Generally overcast, varied layers of cloud. Visibility reduced by rain, at times poor; some possible improvement if rain eases.
How Cold? (at 750m)
12C. Feeling around 5C in the wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Thursday 18th September 2025
Last updated
Tue 16th Sep 25 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Forecast details still uncertain. Southwesterly 35 to 45mph, risk 50mph. Gusty.
Effect of the wind on you?
Arduous or difficult walking conditions will make progress challenging. Gusts may blow you over. Marked wind chill.
How Wet?
Risk of heavy, sustained rain
Details uncertain: Likelihood of sustained rain, heavy at times. Weather depends on position of a frontal wave system, so chance of much drier conditions with only light showers. Least rain in the eastern fells.
Cloud on the hills?
Likely extensive
Risk of extensive cloud, down to lower slopes southern and western fells. Should it happen to remain dry, patchy cloud on high ground will likely lift and clear into the afternoon.
Chance of cloud free summits?
30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Patchy sunshine through high cloud. Hazy over the Irish Sea but excellent visibility inland.
How Cold? (at 750m)
9C. Feeling below 0C in the wind.
Freezing Level
Well above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Friday 19th September 2025
Last updated
Tue 16th Sep 25 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Forecast details uncertain. West to southwesterly 30-45mph. Chance of easing late in the day.
Effect of the wind on you?
Feeling blustery with balance affected at times, especially morning. Marked wind chill.
How Wet?
Persistent rain
Persistent rain, occasionally heavy, likely through the day.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive
Cloud from lower slopes on mountains overlooking the sea. Cloud base will be higher in the eastern fells but summits will remain shrouded.
Chance of cloud free summits?
10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Little or no sunshine Poor visibility.
How Cold? (at 750m)
11C. Feeling close to 0C in the wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Planning Outlook
Extensive rain and gales into midweek, likely wettest on west-coastal regions. Areas of rain and showers frequently in the forecast later in the week. Temperatures near-average, but feeling cool when exposed to wind. A chillier northwesterly may emerge by next weekend, briefly dropping near freezing on the highest Scottish tops. Indications then favour higher pressure at least briefly expanding northwards early next week for some drier days, but unlikely to settle down for long.