Lake District
The entire Lake District National Park, taking in all major summits, including Scafell, Helvellyn, Skiddaw, the Langdales and Old Man of Coniston.
Sunday'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.
Chilly
Air temperature typically 0 to 5C on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate layers.
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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.
Chilly
Air temperature typically 0 to 5C on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate layers.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Sunday 23rd November 2025
Last updated
Sat 22nd Nov 25 at
2:39PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Low pressure will dominate the weather bringing areas of strong winds, rain (or snow on higher areas) and extensive fog to the hills - whiteout in places mainly southern Highlands. Windiest in Wales where upland gales will strengthen, whilst least windy S Scotland.
Headline for Lake District
Rain and fog; sometimes windy.
How windy? (On the summits)
Low confidence - near centre of low pressure: Mainly between south and west, perhaps in morning temporarily 20mph or less. Moderate risk of abrupt change to westerly 30 to 45mph in afternoon.
Effect of the wind on you?
Expect changing conditions, sometimes or mostly fairly small, but more challenging walking conditions and considerable wind chill may set in abruptly.
How Wet?
Frequent or persistent rain, sleet higher fells
Areas of persistent rain circulating within low pressure, may set in for several hours although one or two lulls in the rain. May sometimes turn to sleet above 750m, or lie as snow higher fells.
Cloud on the hills?
Very extensive
Persistent fog most mountains, widely above 400 to 600m, and sometimes covering lower slopes particularly southern and western fells.
Chance of cloud free summits?
Less than 10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Cloudy or dull; extensively foggy on the hills.
How Cold? (at 750m)
1C. Risk feeling like -10C in stronger wind.
Freezing Level
850m or above.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Monday 24th November 2025
Last updated
Sat 22nd Nov 25 at
2:39PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Northerly, 35mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Walking arduous on higher areas and wind chill considerable.
How Wet?
Little or perhaps no precipitation
There may be light rain, or above 700m sleet or snow now and again, most likely eastern fells in the morning.
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly butnot all clearing
Nearly all fells are likely to clear, although in the morning cloud shrouding higher fells widely, particularly north lakes. Gradually cloud becoming confined to higher tops, but east from Helvellyn the cloud may not lift above 800m.
Chance of cloud free summits?
70% by afternoon
Sunshine and air clarity?
Bright sunshine gradually coming through, mainly southern and western fells. Visibility very good or excellent.
How Cold? (at 750m)
Around 1C - a marginal drop likely through the day Will feel as cold as minus 10C directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
900m.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Tuesday 25th November 2025
Last updated
Sat 22nd Nov 25 at
2:39PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Northerly perhaps 20-25mph at first; but easing toward 10 or 15mph in a lull.
Effect of the wind on you?
Becoming small
How Wet?
Precipitation very unlikely
Cloud on the hills?
Varied; some higher tops clearing, others remaining in cloud.
Generally, cloud base 800m or above.
Chance of cloud free summits?
60%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Bright sunshine, most widely south lakes. The air very clear so excellent visibility, but fog some valleys and higher slopes.
How Cold? (at 750m)
1C
Freezing Level
Around 750m, rising slowly through day. Frost many valleys morning.
Planning Outlook
After a brief burst of cold air on Monday and Tuesday winds will turn westerly. It will be milder with a week or more frequent rain and upland gales, particularly on western mountains. In Scotland, temperatures on the Munros will sometimes be below freezing point, but fresh snow transient, whereas elsewhere, snow rare, if any.