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.
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.
Dry and sunny
Extensive 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, 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
Sunday 19th July 2026
Last updated
Sat 18th Jul 26 at
4:24PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Some patchy mist here and there at dawn, but the hills largely clear with a mix of sun and high cloud across the country. Mostly warm, milder north Scotland where cloud patches graze highest tops. Late in the day, hill cloud arrives into northwest Scotland with light drizzly rain. Fire risk remains high.
Headline for Lake District
Warm, mixed sun and high cloud
How windy? (On the summits)
Northerly 10mph, often less, but some occasional stronger breezes over high tops too.
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, mixed with thin high cloud and patchy fair weather cloud. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 750m)
9 or 10C rising to 14C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Monday 20th July 2026
Last updated
Sat 18th Jul 26 at
4:24PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Northerly 5-15mph, some variability, some gusty sea-breezes may form on slopes nearest to coasts.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small.
How Wet?
No rain expected
Cloud on the hills?
Fells clear
Patchy mist affects fells at various heights in the morning, this soon lifting and fading for clear fells.
Chance of cloud free summits?
Nearly certain
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.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Tuesday 21st July 2026
Last updated
Sat 18th Jul 26 at
4:24PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Northwesterly 10 to 20mph, increasing a little during day.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small.
How Wet?
Largely dry
Small chance of a brief light shower, mainly further eastwards in the afternoon.
Cloud on the hills?
Capping some tops, largely clearing
Patches of cloud briefly grazing some upper slopes in the morning, may come and go on west and northwest high tops for a few hours, but likely all lifting above tops.
Chance of cloud free summits?
60% rising to 90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Patchwork of cloud and sun. Visibility very good.
How Cold? (at 750m)
13C, rising to 15C afternoon inland and eastern fells.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Planning Outlook
Weather remains settled through next week as high pressure persists west of Ireland. Northwesterly flow keep temperatures nearer to average for the time of year, dawn temperatures in the middle single digits in Scotland; staying warm in England and Wales but maximum summit temperatures only to the high teens. Cloud and drizzle starts to affect northwest Scotland more often, occasionally drifting further south, chance of an area of patchy rain slipping south through the country on Wednesday, though totals likely small. Despite this, ground remains very dry with high fire risk, with active wildfires limiting access in places. An unsettling trend is indicated next following weekend, bringing wind and rain first to Scotland and increasingly widely. England and Wales may remain quite warm.