Peak District
The southernmost Pennines, covering the entire Peak District National Park, also extending north to hills accessed from Hebden Bridge, and including the hills immediately north of Manchester.
Sunday'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.
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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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.
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
Peak District
Sunday 11th May 2025
Last updated
Sat 10th May 25 at
4:23PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Showers develop inland western Scotland, heavy bursts or thunderstorms possible northwest later. Chance spots of rain south Scotland and north England, though mostly sunny. Modest winds here, some increase after dusk. Bursts of showery rain south Wales, chance localised thunderstorms later; some drift into north Wales.
Headline for Peak District
Sunny and warm; an evening breeze
How windy? (On the summits)
Southeasterly 15-20mph. A modest increase around dusk, up to 25mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small, some uncomfortable winds pick up around dusk.
How Wet?
Rain unlikely
Cloud on the hills?
Not expected
Chance of cloud free summits?
Nearly certain
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sunny, some thin high cloud around. Scattered fair weather cloud builds after noon. Visibility excellent after early haze clears.
Temperature (at 600m)
9C rising to 16C. Locally warmer spots on western slopes.
And in the valleys
6C at dawn, rising to 20 to 22C.
Viewing Forecast For
Peak District
Monday 12th May 2025
Last updated
Sat 10th May 25 at
4:23PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Easterly 20-25mph. Notable gusts over high terrain in the morning, rising towards 30mph later afternoon.
Effect of the wind on you?
Walking just starting to be impeded, gusts may briefly challenge stability, particularly around dusk.
How Wet?
Little if any
Slow-moving spots of rain may develop, though likely amounting to little.
Cloud on the hills?
Little or none after morning sea fog
Patches of sea fog on eastern slopes in the morning, mostly in northern areas. Fog my drift up to and over high terrain, clearing by midday. Some bases may briefly return to the highest tops if rain develops.
Chance of cloud free summits?
90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Frequent sun, scattered fair weather cloud around. Good visibility, some haze east.
Temperature (at 600m)
10 or 11C, rising to 16C
And in the valleys
7C at dawn, rising to 19C. Some local valleys in the west may reach up to 21C.
Viewing Forecast For
Peak District
Tuesday 13th May 2025
Last updated
Sat 10th May 25 at
4:23PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Easterly 20-25mph. Notable gusts over fell tops and downslope in the west in the morning and evening, up to 30mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Walking just starting to be impeded, occasional stability challenges in strongest gusts.
How Wet?
No rain expected
Cloud on the hills?
Dawn sea fog east soon dissipates
Local patches of sea fog on eastern slopes at dawn, occasionally slipping upslope towards high tops. Soon fading to cloud-free by late morning.
Chance of cloud free summits?
Becoming above 90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Widely sunny after fog fades. Excellent visibility though some haze at first.
Temperature (at 600m)
9C rising to 14C. Less temperature rise on eastern slopes, staying near 12C.
And in the valleys
5C at dawn, rising to 19C. Always warmer west of high terrain, reaching near 21C.
Planning Outlook
Lingering bursts of rain in Wales early next week will gradually fade as low pressure slips away. Only odd spots of rain in northwest England and west Scotland, soon fading. A continental wind track and high pressure to the east will keep most cloud above the summits next week, with eastern areas often sunny. Settled conditions prevail midweek into next weekend as high pressure reestablishes just north of the British Isles. A mix of cloud and sun with light winds, generally easterly though variable with little change day to day. Slight frosts at dawn in sheltered spots, mostly warm by day. Very dry ground conditions, beware high risk of fire.