Lake District
The entire Lake District National Park, taking in all major summits, including Scafell, Helvellyn, Skiddaw, the Langdales and Old Man of Coniston.
Tuesday's Forecast
Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Patchwork of cloud and sun
Dry most or all day. A mix of cloud and sunshine. Occasional cloud banks drifting over higher slopes, lifting above the tops.
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.
Patchwork of cloud and sun
Dry most or all day. A mix of cloud and sunshine. Occasional cloud banks drifting over higher slopes, lifting above the tops.
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
Tuesday 28th April 2026
Last updated
Mon 27th Apr 26 at
4:00PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Dry with light winds, variable cloud and sun for much of the Highlands, though central-southeastern areas start with low cloud more widely over hills, tending to thin and break. England and particularly Wales will have gusty easterly winds; low cloud fairly widely in morning with local drizzly showers, improving.
Headline for Lake District
Breezy, gusty. Some early cloud, lifts and breaks.
How windy? (On the summits)
Northeasterly 15 to 25mph, speeds tending to fluctuate around the fells, but early morning and likely again toward dusk some gusty spots likely reach 30-35mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Blustery all day in places, varied around the hills. Stronger gusts early and late in the day affect comfortable walking and balance, not just on high terrain. Feeling chilly in exposure.
How Wet?
No rain expected
Cloud on the hills?
Variable morning cloud lifts and clears
Patchy cloud banks mostly above 600m early morning and toward eastern fells. Lifting through morning towards the tops and increasingly all breaking up.
Chance of cloud free summits?
50% in morning, rising above 90% afternoon.
Sunshine and air clarity?
A patchwork of sunshine in the morning, then extended sunny periods increasingly developing afternoon. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 750m)
4 or 5C, coolest all day on eastern fells, rising up to 7C toward west afternoon. Feeling near -5C in the wind early and late.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Wednesday 29th April 2026
Last updated
Mon 27th Apr 26 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Easterly 25mph; frequent strong gusts 35mph, not just over high terrain, and a strengthening trend later.
Effect of the wind on you?
Walking becoming inconvenienced, buffeting gusts increasingly affecting stability late in the day; feeling chilly.
How Wet?
No rain expected
Cloud on the hills?
Clear fells
A few odd patches of mist in eastern valleys in the morning, these soon dissipating for cloud-free fells.
Chance of cloud free summits?
Above 90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Widely sunny. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 750m)
6 to 8C. Feeling like -3C directly in the wind on tops.
Freezing Level
Above the summits. Patchy frost at dawn likely in sheltered valleys.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Thursday 30th April 2026
Last updated
Mon 27th Apr 26 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Southeasterly 25 to 35mph, powerful gusts in places over 40-45mph around higher fells, particularly Scafell group.
Effect of the wind on you?
Blustery, walking strenuous in exposure, some gusts affecting balance not just on tops. Marked wind chill despite mild air.
How Wet?
No rain expected
Cloud on the hills?
None expected
Chance of cloud free summits?
Practically certain
Sunshine and air clarity?
Extensive sunshine. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 750m)
7C rising to 12C afternoon. Feeling near or just below freezing directly in the wind, especially morning.
Freezing Level
Above the summits. Slight frost sheltered valleys at dawn.
Planning Outlook
High pressure brings settled weather and lots of spring sunshine through midweek, warm days with high UV; cool nights with grass frost in sheltered spots. Strong and gusty easterly winds will prevail for England, Wales and southern Scotland, whilst southeasterlies also tend to increase further across the Highlands by Thursday. Very dry grass and moorland conditions over mountain terrain continues to present a very high fire risk. A shift toward lower pressure by the end of the week brings a likelihood of showers on Friday, locally heavy. Southwesterly winds are then likely into the Bank Holiday weekend - cooler with a mix of sunny spells and showers in the extended forecast; very highest Scottish summits may dip close to freezing point.