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 strong warm sunshine. The mountains free of cloud once any early mist patches disperse.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
Warm
Comfortable temperatures on the hills, rising above 10C on tops, feeling pleasantly warm especially on lower ground. Beware of feeling cooler if exposed to wind on higher terrain.
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 strong warm sunshine. The mountains free of cloud once any early mist patches disperse.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
Warm
Comfortable temperatures on the hills, rising above 10C on tops, feeling pleasantly warm especially on lower ground. Beware of feeling cooler if exposed to wind on higher terrain.
Strong warm sunshine
High UV levels, feeling very warm when ascending, beware of dehydration and sunburn.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Wednesday 30th April 2025
Last updated
Tue 29th Apr 25 at
4:00PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Fine and warm, or very warm Wales and Pennines. Strong sunshine, some thin high cloud; beware sunburn and dehydration. Toward northwest Scotland, strengthening southwesterly winds, more cloud at times, one or two brief showers. Into night, some rain moves into Scotland from the west.
Headline for Lake District
Sunny and warm, light winds.
How windy? (On the summits)
Southwesterly 10 to 15mph, may increase a little afternoon.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small
How Wet?
No rain
Cloud on the hills?
None expected
Chance of cloud free summits?
100%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sunshine and thin high cloud. Visibility very good, but may start hazy.
How Cold? (at 750m)
11C rising to 15C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Thursday 1st May 2025
Last updated
Tue 29th Apr 25 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Southwesterly 15-25mph. A westerly shift in the afternoon.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small, just beginning to impact walking on higher exposed terrain.
How Wet?
Little rain expected
Chance of an isolated burst of rain from high cloud middle of day into afternoon, mainly toward north Lakes.
Cloud on the hills?
Fells clear
Chance of cloud free summits?
Above 90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Mostly sunny, some high cloud tending to build. Visibility excellent, though some haze.
How Cold? (at 750m)
Around 10C, cooling a little toward evening, to 7C by dusk.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Friday 2nd May 2025
Last updated
Tue 29th Apr 25 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Northwesterly 15mph, to 20-25mph at times around higher fells mainly toward the west.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small, risk locally blustery for periods, marked wind chill in morning.
How Wet?
Largely dry
Chance of an isolated light shower in the afternoon.
Cloud on the hills?
Little if any
Brief patches forming around some upper slopes in the morning, lifting above all summits.
Chance of cloud free summits?
90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sunshine most widely morning, then broken cloud and sun. Visibility excellent.
How Cold? (at 750m)
4C rising to 9C. Wind chill feeling like -3C in morning.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Planning Outlook
Dropping colder across the Highlands by Thursday, near to freezing on higher summits; strong westerly winds in the north giving considerable chill factor and bringing a few showers. Warmer further south - risk of local thundery rain for Wales later Thursday. High pressure centred toward the northwest maintains plenty of dry weather over the Bank Holiday weekend with broken cloud and sun; brief local showers possible. Cool and breezy toward north and eastern mountains, lighter winds and warmer toward southwest Highlands, Cumbria and west Wales. Further into next week, risk spells of chilly and strong west-northwesterly winds particularly for the Highlands, some showery days.