Lake District
The entire Lake District National Park, taking in all major summits, including Scafell, Helvellyn, Skiddaw, the Langdales and Old Man of Coniston.
Wednesday'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.
Frequent or persistent rain
Steady rain fairly persistent, occasionally heavy, rather wet underfoot.
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.
Frequent or persistent rain
Steady rain fairly persistent, occasionally heavy, rather wet underfoot.
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
Wednesday 19th August 2026
Last updated
Tue 18th Aug 26 at
4:27PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Slow-moving showers across Scotland, trending more frequent and heavy afternoon with thundery downpours; light wind but gusty around showers. Showers in England, most frequent and heavy early and into night in northern areas with thunder risk. Scattered showers and sun in Wales on a westerly wind.
Headline for Lake District
Heavy, thundery rain breaks to showers
How windy? (On the summits)
Southwesterly 20 to 25mph, gusty in rain. Trending towards lighter speeds later in the day.
Effect of the wind on you?
Gusty conditions at times affecting ease of walking in exposure, feeling rather cool.
How Wet?
Showers, some heavy persistent falls
Showery rain fairly widespread from dawn, some heavy bursts tending to drift eastwards with risk of thunder. Showers will scatter somewhat for the afternoon, but a rising risk of more prolonged rain developing again later with heavy falls.
Cloud on the hills?
Varying, lowest morning and in showers
Covering many tops above 600-800m in morning, lowest west; base tending to rise, but will vary widely in and out of showers, capping tops for periods, but any breaks off the highest tops with be brief.
Chance of cloud free summits?
50%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Brief sun in east in the morning, otherwise often cloudy; some sun later near coast. Visibility very good when dry, but poor in showers.
How Cold? (at 750m)
9C, only minor local changes all day. Feeling like 2 to 4C directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Thursday 20th August 2026
Last updated
Tue 18th Aug 26 at
4:27PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Northeasterly 20 to 30mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Feeling noticeably cool on exposed high terrain. Breezy over hills, in places may affect comfortable walking.
How Wet?
Frequent rain, some heavy
Frequent or persistent rain from dawn, some heavy bursts on and off, risk a rumble of thunder; beware sudden, rapid rise of streams. By afternoon, breaking into scattered showers, drifting from the north.
Cloud on the hills?
Lifting, but often capping high tops
Shrouding high terrain in the morning, to mid-slopes in rain and locally to lower slopes. Tending to rise, but patches may linger above 800m.
Chance of cloud free summits?
30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Mostly cloudy, occasional sun mainly later. Visibility poor in rain, then good at times.
How Cold? (at 750m)
8 or 9C. Feeling like 0 to 3C in stronger wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Friday 21st August 2026
Last updated
Tue 18th Aug 26 at
4:27PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Northerly 10mph and sometimes less.
Effect of the wind on you?
Negligible.
How Wet?
A few showers
Little or no rain for much of the day, an odd shower here and there, a greater chance through the afternoon.
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly just summits
Well-broken cloud at varied heights in the morning soon lifts to just caps over the summits, and increasingly broken off the summits. In afternoon, should showers form, caps will return to summits.
Chance of cloud free summits?
Rising to 70%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Patchy sunshine, clouding over for periods. Very good visibility.
How Cold? (at 750m)
6 to 8C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Planning Outlook
As the weekend approaches, wind will shift northerly, moving showers and afternoon thundery downpours further south with time. Generally lighter wind but gusts will be common around showers. Temperature lowering later this week too, dropping close to freezing on high Scottish tops on Friday morning (chance of sleet/snow here) and frost may occur in Highland glens over a couple of nights. More often dry with few lighter showers over the weekend as higher pressure builds into the southwest. Conditions remain on the drier, brighter side early next week, pressure dropping again as the week goes: periods of cloud and rain for most hill groups, and perhaps some stronger wind at times. Detail beyond the weekend is uncertain, and there may well be windows of better weather through the week too.