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.
Friday's Forecast
Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Dry and sunny
Extensive sunshine. The mountains free of cloud once any early mist patches disperse.
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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Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Dry and sunny
Extensive sunshine. The mountains free of cloud once any early mist patches disperse.
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
Peak District
Friday 19th June 2026
Last updated
Thu 18th Jun 26 at
4:25PM
Summary for all mountain areas
A swathe of heavy rain extends across the Highlands, southern Scotland then into Cumbria and west Wales, some torrential bursts, thunder and lightning possible. A belt of gale-force upland winds just ahead of the rain. Warm and humid. Winds ease in western Scotland, rain fades, cloud lifts, dropping cooler.
Headline for Peak District
Windy, gusty. Very warm and humid, sun and cloud.
How windy? (On the summits)
South-southwesterly, 20 to 35mph, speeds likely to fluctuate throughout the day, very gusty for periods around high tops and edges, particularly later ahead of rain.
Effect of the wind on you?
Very blustery, strenuous walking in places, gusts starting to affect balance in exposure. Feeling cooler on tops despite warm air.
How Wet?
Possibly thundery bursts late in day
Dry most or all of the day. Toward evening from west, odd spots developing from high cloud, possibly an isolated burst of rain or isolated thunderstorm mainly late evening into night.
Cloud on the hills?
Little or none
Brief mist around some slopes around dawn, otherwise hills likely clear. Ragged patches late in day if rain develops.
Chance of cloud free summits?
90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Some strong sun, mixed with high cloud, which may thicken across the sky, mainly late in day. Visibility very good, some haze develops.
Temperature (at 600m)
Humid 15 to 17C, then into night dropping to 12C. Feeling nearer 5C directly in wind all day.
And in the valleys
14C at dawn, rising to 25C afternoon, feeling very humid.
Viewing Forecast For
Peak District
Saturday 20th June 2026
Last updated
Thu 18th Jun 26 at
4:25PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Southwesterly 15mph, tending to drop less during afternoon.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small.
How Wet?
Little or no rain
Chance of an odd light shower mainly western areas in the morning, but most of the day likely dry.
Cloud on the hills?
Soon all clear
Some patchy cloud banks on western hills in morning, mainly areas north of M62. All dispering during morning.
Chance of cloud free summits?
90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Mix of high cloud and sun. Visibility very good.
Temperature (at 600m)
10C rising to 14C afternoon.
And in the valleys
14C at dawn, rising to 20C afternoon.
Viewing Forecast For
Peak District
Sunday 21st June 2026
Last updated
Thu 18th Jun 26 at
4:25PM
How windy? (On the summits)
East to southeasterly or variable, often 10mph or less, occasional gusts 15-20mph may develop.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small.
How Wet?
Rain unlikely
Chance of odd spots from thickening high cloud, possibly an isolated brief burst of rain in afternoon.
Cloud on the hills?
Hills clear
Chance of cloud free summits?
Above 90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
A mix of sun and some high cloud, which may cover the sky for periods. Visibility very good, some haze develops.
Temperature (at 600m)
15C at dawn, rising to 20C afternoon.
And in the valleys
13C at dawn, rising to 25C afternoon, increasingly humid.
Planning Outlook
Cooler and less humid for Saturday, some showery rain and low cloud in the west, tending to improve. Sunday is a dry day for most with clearer hills, light winds and feeling warmer, becoming more humid again from the south. More uncertainty early next week - some rain possible for Scotland into Monday, potential scattered thunderstorms for England and Wales as it becomes very humid. A fresher westerly wind is indicated into Tuesday with some showers, then higher pressure likely expands over the country from the south midweek with drier weather then likely for a few days. Scope for higher temperatures and humidity to build toward next weekend, which may eventually break into thunderstorms.