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
Gale force, walking arduous
Considerable buffeting, walking into the wind will be strenuous on exposed terrain, stronger gusts may knock you off your feet. 40 to 55mph.
Poor visibility
Murky conditions with areas of fog shrouding the hills, making navigation challenging. Map and compass essential.
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.
Flooding
Fast-flowing rivers and streams. Some routes may be impassable due to flooding.
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Gale force, walking arduous
Considerable buffeting, walking into the wind will be strenuous on exposed terrain, stronger gusts may knock you off your feet. 40 to 55mph.
Poor visibility
Murky conditions with areas of fog shrouding the hills, making navigation challenging. Map and compass essential.
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.
Flooding
Fast-flowing rivers and streams. Some routes may be impassable due to flooding.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Tuesday 4th November 2025
Last updated
Mon 3rd Nov 25 at
7:36PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Strong to gale-force south to south-westerly winds bringing frequent rainfall and extensive hill fog once more, especially across England and Wales, and into western and southern parts of Scotland. Drier, with the best cloud breaks, towards north Highland and northern Cairngorm NP.
Headline for Lake District
Gales and extensive hill fog with frequent rainfall.
How windy? (On the summits)
South to higher up southwesterly 40 to 50mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Continued difficult conditions where exposed on higher areas, where wind chill will be significant and walking a struggle.
How Wet?
Frequent or persistent rain.
Frequent rainfall at times heavy, but a lull likely in the afternoon. Very wet underfoot and streams in spate - possible flooding.
Cloud on the hills?
Very extensive.
Widely persistent fog above 200 to 400m. Toward north and northeastern fells, higher cloud base, may reach 650m.
Chance of cloud free summits?
10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Little if any sun: mostly dull and misty.
How Cold? (at 750m)
8C Will feel as cold as minus 2C directly in the wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Wednesday 5th November 2025
Last updated
Mon 3rd Nov 25 at
7:36PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Southerly 25 to 35mph in the morning, easing down to 15 to 25mph in afternoon.
Effect of the wind on you?
Be prepared for fairly arduous conditions in the morning with considerable wind chill. Easing into afternoon.
How Wet?
Frequent rainfall
Frequent pulses of rain through the day, some of which heavy. May ease off later in the day.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive
Low cloud will shroud the fells in fog throughout the day. Down to lowest slopes.
Chance of cloud free summits?
10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Overcast. Visibility often poor due to rain.
How Cold? (at 750m)
10C
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Thursday 6th November 2025
Last updated
Mon 3rd Nov 25 at
7:36PM
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?
Pockets of drizzle here and there
Within a very mild and humid environment, expect pockets of drizzle here and there. Perhaps later in the day, steadier rain may arrive from the south.
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
Planning Outlook
Remaining very unsettled with as a series of deep Atlantic lows, and their associated fronts, continue to cross Britain over the next week. Frequently windy, with high rainfall, particularly on western mountains (rain at some stage almost daily) and cloud will frequently cover higher areas. Only rarely cold enough for snow higher mountains in Scotland.