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
Light wind, negligible impact
Little wind or walking hardly affected by the wind, but feeling chilly if exposed on tops. 10-15mph or less.
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.
Warm
Comfortable temperatures on the hills, 10 to 15C on tops, feeling pleasantly warm especially on lower ground. Beware of feeling cooler if exposed to wind on higher terrain.
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Light wind, negligible impact
Little wind or walking hardly affected by the wind, but feeling chilly if exposed on tops. 10-15mph or less.
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.
Warm
Comfortable temperatures on the hills, 10 to 15C on tops, feeling pleasantly warm especially on lower ground. Beware of feeling cooler if exposed to wind on higher terrain.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Saturday 18th July 2026
Last updated
Fri 17th Jul 26 at
3:23PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Fog and patchy light rain north Scottish highlands early, breaking for a dry bright afternoon; smokey views east Scotland. Warm and dry with widespread high fire risk. Sun and fair weather cloud England and Wales, afternoon scattered showery bursts from Yorks Dales NP southward to Wales.
Headline for Lake District
Some early cloud lifts above summits; warm
How windy? (On the summits)
Northerly with some variability, 10-15mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small.
How Wet?
Little if any
Chance a few spots of drizzly rain here and there, amounting to little, if any.
Cloud on the hills?
Little expected
Some early patchy mist here and there on sheltered slopes at dawn, some varied larger banks of cloud form on slopes above 800m for a few early hours, but this all likely lifts for clear fells by midday.
Chance of cloud free summits?
Rising to 90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
A patchwork of cloud and sun, skies clearing as evening approaches. Very good visibility.
How Cold? (at 750m)
10C rising to 14C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Sunday 19th July 2026
Last updated
Fri 17th Jul 26 at
3:23PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Northerly 5-15mph, risk stronger early, gusts to 25mph. Trending lighter with time.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small.
How Wet?
No rain expected
Cloud on the hills?
Fells clear
Chance a few pockets of fine mist in sheltered areas just at dawn, this soon fading for clear fells.
Chance of cloud free summits?
Nearly certain
Sunshine and air clarity?
Often sunny, some thin high cloud and fair weather cloud around. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 750m)
10C rising to 14C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Monday 20th July 2026
Last updated
Fri 17th Jul 26 at
3:23PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Northerly 5-15mph, some variability.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small.
How Wet?
No rain expected
Cloud on the hills?
Fells soon clear
Patchy mist affects fells at various heights in the morning, this soon lifting and fading for clear fells.
Chance of cloud free summits?
Above 90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
A patchwork of cloud and sun. Very good visibility.
How Cold? (at 750m)
12C rising to 16C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Planning Outlook
Ground conditions remain very dry with wildfire risk; some areas in north Wales, the Peak District, and Cairngorms NP are currently inaccessible due to fire hazards. Weather remains settled late weekend into next week as high pressure persists west of Ireland. A northerly flow will cool temperatures slightly, dawn temperatures in the middle single digits in Scotland; staying warm in England and Wales but hill temperatures unlikely reaching the 20s. Cloud and drizzle starts to affect northwest Scotland more often, occasionally drifting further south, chance of an area of rain slipping south through the country Tuesday to Wednesday, though totals likely small. An unsettling trend is indicated for the following weekend, bringing wind, some rain, and cooler temperatures.