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.
Wednesday's Forecast
Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Patchy rain or drizzle
Rain on and off, or generally drizzly - total amounts small, but may be persistently damp, especially where hills are shrouded in cloud.
Poor visibility
Murky conditions with areas of fog shrouding the hills, making navigation challenging. Map and compass essential.
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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Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Patchy rain or drizzle
Rain on and off, or generally drizzly - total amounts small, but may be persistently damp, especially where hills are shrouded in cloud.
Poor visibility
Murky conditions with areas of fog shrouding the hills, making navigation challenging. Map and compass essential.
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
Peak District
Wednesday 17th September 2025
Last updated
Tue 16th Sep 25 at
4:30PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Strong upland wind, gale force at times. Persistently damp morning across all west-coastal regions, fading to various extents into the afternoon. Extensive cloud in most areas. Very wet underfoot in England and Wales with streams in spate after heavy overnight rain.
Headline for Peak District
Upland wind developing
How windy? (On the summits)
Southerly soon becoming southwesterly, 25-30mph. Risk of 35-40mph in the southern Peak District NP.
Effect of the wind on you?
Blustery conditions very likely, affecting ease of walking and possibly balance on higher tops.
How Wet?
Rain and drizzle, fading
Rain and drizzle fairly persistent, steady or heavier rain for a few hours. Fading in the afternoon to leave a dry evening.
Cloud on the hills?
Fairly extensive
Cloud likely to cover higher slopes most or all day, at times blanketing hills to mid-slopes during rain. May lift a little with time in the afternoon.
Chance of cloud free summits?
30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Generally overcast, varied layers of cloud. Visibility reduced by rain, at times poor; some possible improvement if rain eases.
Temperature (at 600m)
14C. Feeling around 5C in the wind.
And in the valleys
12C from dawn, rising to 17C afternoon.
Viewing Forecast For
Peak District
Thursday 18th September 2025
Last updated
Tue 16th Sep 25 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Forecast details still uncertain. Southwesterly 30 to 40mph. Gusty.
Effect of the wind on you?
Arduous walking conditions. Gusts will affect your balance and may blow you over. Marked wind chill.
How Wet?
Likely dry
Probably substantially dry but risk of rain encroaching remains throughout the day.
Cloud on the hills?
Potentially widespread
Widespread cloud likely through the day on high ground with occasional breaks possible, especially in the north.
Chance of cloud free summits?
30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Little or no sunshine. Excellent visibility.
Temperature (at 600m)
15C. Feeling close to freezing in the wind.
And in the valleys
10C rising to 17 to 20C.
Viewing Forecast For
Peak District
Friday 19th September 2025
Last updated
Tue 16th Sep 25 at
4:30PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Forecast details uncertain. Southwesterly 20 to 25mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Comfort of walking affected at times.
How Wet?
Risk of persistent drizzle
May remain substantially dry, but risk of persistent drizzle through the day, especially near the M62.
Cloud on the hills?
Widespread
Higher ground will remain shrouded all day.
Chance of cloud free summits?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Little or no sunshine. Poor visibility.
Temperature (at 600m)
12-14C but feeling cooler in the wind.
And in the valleys
15C rising to 17 to 20C.
Planning Outlook
Extensive rain and gales into midweek, likely wettest on west-coastal regions. Areas of rain and showers frequently in the forecast later in the week. Temperatures near-average, but feeling cool when exposed to wind. A chillier northwesterly may emerge by next weekend, briefly dropping near freezing on the highest Scottish tops. Indications then favour higher pressure at least briefly expanding northwards early next week for some drier days, but unlikely to settle down for long.