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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 5th November 2025
Last updated
Tue 4th Nov 25 at
3:33PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Extensive heavy rain advances north over the Highlands; the far northwest driest for longest. Rain for England and Wales tends to ease but leaves drizzle; expect flooding. Blanket low cloud most mountains, better NW Scotland. Wind varied in Scotland, stronger southerlies England & Wales. Generally mild.
Headline for Lake District
Windy, rain, drizzle and low cloud. Flooding.
How windy? (On the summits)
Southerly 25 to 35mph, at times 40mph around higher western fells near Scafell.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly arduous walking conditions on higher terrain, marked wind chill despite mild air. Gusts affecting balance in places.
How Wet?
Rain or drizzle all day
Frequent pulses of rain through the day, some of which heavy. Easing off a little in afternoon, but leaving patchy rain and drizzle, most persistent southern fells.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive
Low cloud will shroud the fells in fog throughout the day. Down to lowest slopes particularly south and southwestern fells. Highest of cloud bases toward Penrith.
Chance of cloud free summits?
10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Overcast. Visibility often poor due to rain.
How Cold? (at 750m)
10C. Feeling like 0C directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Thursday 6th November 2025
Last updated
Tue 4th Nov 25 at
3:33PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Southerly 20 to 30mph
Effect of the wind on you?
Blustery periods through the day, may well affect balance in the strongest gusts.
How Wet?
Drizzly rain
Within a very mild and humid environment, expect pockets of drizzle here and there. Some steadier drizzly rain on southwestern fells.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive, lowest bases in the west.
Extensive hill fog likely through the day. Lowest and most widespread cloud on fells nearest the west coast. Local breaks inland, perhaps between cloud layers.
Chance of cloud free summits?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Mostly overcast. Visibility rather hazy and poor at times in rain and drizzle.
How Cold? (at 750m)
12C, humid
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Friday 7th November 2025
Last updated
Tue 4th Nov 25 at
3:33PM
How windy? (On the summits)
South-southwesterly 15-25mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small, though some uncomfortable winds over tops at times.
How Wet?
Risk of patchy rain west fells
Occasional bursts of patchy rain drifting from the south, most likely on western fells. Greatest risk of rain on southern slopes from Coniston to Pillar.
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, 50% northern fells
Sunshine and air clarity?
A cloudy start gives way to some bursts of sunshine on northern fells - sun unlikely south. Excellent visibility out of fog.
How Cold? (at 750m)
8C
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Planning Outlook
South to southwesterly winds and weather fronts pushing in from the Atlantic this week will continue to bring mild and frequently wet conditions - rain most common on western mountains with extensive low cloud, lowest on south-facing coastal hills. Meanwhile, north and northeast Scotland will generally see very little rain and higher cloud breaks. Some windows of drier weather more widely, an indication of improvement over the coming weekend, but timing of the driest weather and least wind is somewhat uncertain at this stage. Toward mid-November favours higher pressure becoming established with time, possible E-SE'ly winds developing, offering better weather in the west.