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
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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
Friday 7th November 2025
Last updated
Thu 6th Nov 25 at
3:58PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Cloud and drizzle in central and south Scotland, clearer hills (including some summits) north. Blustery coasts from Skye southward, Wales breezy too. A cloud sheet will cover English and Welsh peaks with low bases on south aspects. Rain over south Wales through afternoon, risk of afternoon rain for the Pennines.
Headline for Lake District
High fells in cloud and drizzle, clearer hills north
How windy? (On the summits)
Southerly, shifting southeasterly, 15-25mph, lightest winds early in the day. Some stronger gusts at times on western fells.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small, though uncomfortable winds becoming more common as the day goes, particularly south and western fells.
How Wet?
Drizzle on high fells, some patchy rain
Likely drizzly over the high fells much of the day, including down southern slopes somewhat. Spots of patchy rain will drift from the south, though several midday hours may see substantially dry conditions.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive, improving north fells
An extensive sheet of cloud cloaks the fells for several hours after dawn. Bases will lift, more so on northern fells where breaks will occur, possibly clearing eastern and northern summits for periods. Southern slopes will remain shrouded.
Chance of cloud free summits?
10% southern fells, 40% northern fells
Sunshine and air clarity?
A cloudy start gives way to some bursts of sunshine on northern fells with excellent visibility. Sun unlikely south where visibility will be poor in fog and drizzle.
How Cold? (at 750m)
8C on most fells, though Grisedale and Blencathra groups nearer 9C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Saturday 8th November 2025
Last updated
Thu 6th Nov 25 at
3:58PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Southerly 15 to 25mph, strongest speeds most sustained over western Lakeland, some gusty spots around high tops.
Effect of the wind on you?
Feeling breezy over higher terrain, in places starting to affect comfortable walking and balance in gustier locations.
How Wet?
Local drizzle or light rain
Drizzly patches most common south Lakeland, occasionally risk of a some steadier rain over southwestern fells. More often dry north/northeast Lakes.
Cloud on the hills?
Fairly extensive, lowest southwest
Shrouding the fells much of the day, some different fog layers possible, including some lower slopes in the morning. Most persistent to lower elevations southwestern groups. Breaks above 600m north/east from Borrowdale.
Chance of cloud free summits?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Rare if any weak sun, mostly north Lakes. Mostly misty at various levels, some improvement into afternoon.
How Cold? (at 750m)
6 or 7C. Feeling below freezing if exposed to stronger sustained wind on high tops.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Sunday 9th November 2025
Last updated
Thu 6th Nov 25 at
3:58PM
How windy? (On the summits)
South-southwesterly 25-30mph from dawn, gradually rising and peaking at a gusty 40-45mph for several afternoon hours.
Effect of the wind on you?
Walking increasingly strenuous; balance will be challenged. Considerable buffeting with wind chill.
How Wet?
Soon frequently raining
Patchy rain in the morning, slowly setting in more widely for several afternoon hours. Heaviest and most frequent rain on southern fells.
Cloud on the hills?
Becoming extensive
An extensive layer of cloud covers high tops and southern fells from dawn from middle slopes upward, this becoming widespread as rain sets in. Bases always highest around Blencathra.
Chance of cloud free summits?
20% north at first, lowering to less than 10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Little or no sunshine. Excellent visibility, turning poor as rain and fog set in widely.
How Cold? (at 750m)
6 or 7C. Feeling like -5C directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Planning Outlook
A brief brighter spell on Saturday, but otherwise staying mild with low cloud, drizzle and rain at times well into next week. Areas northeast of major hill groups seeing least rain and highest cloud breaks, though high summits will struggle to clear the fog as the air will remain generally humid. Southerly winds of varied strengths, sometimes more blustery, approaching gale-force in exposed western areas. As the following weekend approaches, indications of northeasterly winds developing for Scotland, bringing drier weather to the west, and potentially much colder with time. England & Wales may remain frequently wet under slow-moving low pressure - uncertainty over timing and locations of the coldest conditions.