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
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.
Patchy rain or drizzle
Rain on and off, or generally drizzly - total amounts small, but may be persistently damp, especially where hills are shrouded in cloud.
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.
Patchy rain or drizzle
Rain on and off, or generally drizzly - total amounts small, but may be persistently damp, especially where hills are shrouded in cloud.
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
Friday 10th October 2025
Last updated
Thu 9th Oct 25 at
4:13PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Drizzly and cloudy in west Scotland, dry with well broken cloud to the east; strong gusty winds central and northern Scotland. Morning low cloud fairly extensive across England, largely clearing the Pennines - Lakeland fells will struggle to clear. A foggy start in Wales with drizzle on west slopes; breaks to many tops forming.
Headline for Lake District
Mostly cloudy, some morning drizzle; gusty
How windy? (On the summits)
Westerly 15 to 25mph, often gusty around higher fells and elevated passes.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small some areas, but blustery around higher slopes and passes, gusts may affect balance on ridges.
How Wet?
Largely dry
Fine drizzle in the morning over the high tops, some local pockets toward west Lakes.
Cloud on the hills?
Fairly extensive, some improvement east
Banks of cloud above 500-700m, lowest and most persistent western fells, but in places fog to lower elevations early in day. Tending to thin with some breaks, best in the east.
Chance of cloud free summits?
20% rising to 40% afternoon.
Sunshine and air clarity?
Glimpses of sun developing, some more extended bursts possible later in the day east. Hazy or misty start, improving visibility with time.
How Cold? (at 750m)
7 to 8C, little change with added height to higher summits. Feeling just above freezing in the wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Saturday 11th October 2025
Last updated
Thu 9th Oct 25 at
4:13PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Northwesterly 10-15mph, easing to a variable 10mph or less afternoon.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small
How Wet?
No rain expected
Cloud on the hills?
Fog or low cloud, higher afternoon
Varied fog from dawn, in some valleys, but also banks of cloud on some hill slopes; higher tops at or above cloud tops. Cloud patches then mostly drifting higher up above 700m middle of day, well broken south and eastern fells.
Chance of cloud free summits?
50% (tops perhaps above cloud)
Sunshine and air clarity?
Fairly cloudy, occasional sun, best east. Visibility good, some haze or mist in morning.
How Cold? (at 750m)
7 to 9C; little change with height in morning, some lower slopes start cooler.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Sunday 12th October 2025
Last updated
Thu 9th Oct 25 at
4:13PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Variable or easterly 10-15mph, at times less. Some gustiness over high tops and elevated passes.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small.
How Wet?
No rain expected
Cloud on the hills?
Morning low fog dissipates for clear fells
Patchy fog in the valleys from dawn, this lifting onto low and middle slopes after sunrise though mostly dissipating for largely clear fells.
Chance of cloud free summits?
90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
A patchwork of cloud and sun most of the day. Excellent visibility, though some haze will linger around low slopes.
How Cold? (at 750m)
9 to 11C. Increasing temperature with height.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Planning Outlook
Westerly winds with some drizzle over high ground prevails in northern Scotland into Saturday, then high pressure establishes over the British Isles bringing light winds and dry weather conditions well into next week. Scope for inversion conditions this weekend and early next week with some valley fog and varied low cloud. Into the week, mixed cloud and sun with occasional longer spells of cloud or sunshine. Easterly winds are expected to increase with time for England and Wales, particularly in the south where there could be notable gusts over high terrain. Pleasant daytime temperatures, some cooler nights with slight frost where skies are clear.