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.
Dry and sunny
Extensive sunshine. The mountains free of cloud once any early mist patches disperse.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
Very warm
Warm conditions across the hills, rising above 15C on tops. Increasingly hot on lower terrain, reaching 25C+ in many valleys. Beware of dehydration.
Strong warm sunshine
High UV levels, feeling very warm when ascending, beware of dehydration and sunburn.
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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.
Dry and sunny
Extensive sunshine. The mountains free of cloud once any early mist patches disperse.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
Very warm
Warm conditions across the hills, rising above 15C on tops. Increasingly hot on lower terrain, reaching 25C+ in many valleys. Beware of dehydration.
Strong warm sunshine
High UV levels, feeling very warm when ascending, beware of dehydration and sunburn.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Tuesday 26th May 2026
Last updated
Mon 25th May 26 at
4:30PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Low cloud and early drizzle in northwest Scotland, improving with cloud thinning and breaking, but staying cool toward the far north. Very warm and sunny for England and Wales. Chance of isolated late heavy showers forming, but mostly dry.
Headline for Lake District
Very warm, sunny. Light wind.
How windy? (On the summits)
Westerly 10mph, becoming variable in direction 5-10mph. Locally 15mph where any coastal sea breezes develop.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly negligible
How Wet?
Very likely dry
Small risk of an isolated shower bubbling up well inland later afternoon into evening; should they occur, a slow-moving heavy burst possible.
Cloud on the hills?
Fells clear
Some early fragments of mist or brief low cloud in north. Otherwise, fells clear.
Chance of cloud free summits?
Above 90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Widespread sunshine, but cloud may bubble up inland in the afternoon. Visibility very good.
How Cold? (at 750m)
15 to 17C
Freezing Level
Well above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Wednesday 27th May 2026
Last updated
Mon 25th May 26 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Southeasterly 10mph, lifting in afternoon to 15-20mph, but increasing at times to 25 to 30mph mainly southwestern fells.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small, but increasingly gusty toward west coast during the afternoon. Highest gusts not necessarily over tops.
How Wet?
No rain expected
Cloud on the hills?
Clear, bar patches in the morning.
Early patches or banks of low cloud, mainly easternmost fells, will lift and break off the fells, to leave all areas clear by midday. Western fells clear all day.
Chance of cloud free summits?
80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Patchwork of sunshine, increasingly widely sunny. Visibility very good, some haze.
How Cold? (at 750m)
12 to 14C, may be slightly cooler if in cloud early in day in east.
Freezing Level
Well above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Thursday 28th May 2026
Last updated
Mon 25th May 26 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Southeast turning southerly, in range 25 to 40mph, very gusty for a time. May increase further SW'ly toward evening.
Effect of the wind on you?
Blustery, affecting ease of walking and balance on exposed terrain. Sudden strong gusts ahead of rain.
How Wet?
Risk thundery bursts forming
An odd burst of rain possible from thickening high cloud already early morning. Increasing risk of developing into sporadic thundery downpours, drifting northward, perhaps in middle of day. Further showers possible later.
Cloud on the hills?
Some varied cloud for a time
Ragged patches forming over fells at varied elevations during and just after rain for a time. Chance of covering southern fells for a few hours.
Chance of cloud free summits?
80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Varied sun and high cloud, more overcast skies likely for a time. Rather hazy, poorer visibility if in rain.
How Cold? (at 750m)
13 to 16C.
Freezing Level
Well above the summits.
Planning Outlook
Very warm air extends into Scotland during midweek on southerly winds. Isolated bursts of rain form, greater risk toward Wales by Wednesday night, then drifting variably northward during Thursday daytime - some uncertain local detail and timing, but scattered thunderstorms are possible by this time. Winds also strengthening and becoming very gusty. Some rain in western Scotland by Thursday night which may linger into Friday here on westerly winds, but a fine end to the week for many places. Further rain and low cloud likely returns to western Scotland over the weekend, possible showers elsewhere. A more unsettled west-southwesterly pattern is likely into early June, cooler with rain and stronger winds for periods.