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.
Saturday'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 sunshine. The mountains free of cloud once any early mist patches disperse.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
Cool to mild
Air temperature 5 to 10C on higher terrain. Comfortable temperatures on lower terrain, but feeling chilly if exposed to wind higher up, especially if stationary. Pack extra layers.
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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 sunshine. The mountains free of cloud once any early mist patches disperse.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
Cool to mild
Air temperature 5 to 10C on higher terrain. Comfortable temperatures on lower terrain, but feeling chilly if exposed to wind higher up, especially if stationary. Pack extra layers.
Viewing Forecast For
Peak District
Saturday 17th October 2026
Last updated
Fri 16th Oct 26 at
4:00PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Light frost and patchy mist to start, soon thawing and most hill-cloud dissipating for fairly widespread chilly sunshine. A few early light showers affect north Wales and east Pennines, afternoon high cloud in England. Far northwest Scotland sees more hill cloud with a few sleet/snow showers.
Headline for Peak District
Early breeze, odd light showers soon ease; cool patchy sunshine
How windy? (On the summits)
Northeasterly 15-20mph. Gusts over high tops may approach 25mph or higher, mostly in the morning up to midday.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small, though some nuisance gusts may impact comfort of walking on tops.
How Wet?
Any rain unlikely
Small chance odd spots of light rain in the morning but more likely dry.
Cloud on the hills?
Any early cloud soon clear
A little patchy cloud at varied heights in the morning, mist in sheltered valleys, soon lifting and dissipating after sunrise for clear hills.
Chance of cloud free summits?
90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Mostly sunny, some patchy high cloud around, most notably afternoon. Very good visibility.
Temperature (at 600m)
4C rising to 6 or 7C.
And in the valleys
Around 3C at dawn, though some frosts form in sheltered valleys. Rising to 11C.
Viewing Forecast For
Peak District
Sunday 18th October 2026
Last updated
Fri 16th Oct 26 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the summits)
East-northeasterly 15-20mph, some gustiness; tending to strengthen late in the day, to 30mph or higher overnight.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small during daylight, becoming blustery overnight.
How Wet?
Light showers
Occasional clusters of light showers drift onto the hills from the northeast. Rainfall totals small with dry windows.
Cloud on the hills?
Soon none
A little mist in sheltered valleys at dawn (most likely west) will soon lift and dissipate for cloud-free hills.
Chance of cloud free summits?
90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Patchy sun and high cloud, some cloudier periods. Very good visibility.
Temperature (at 600m)
5C rising to 7C.
And in the valleys
2 to 4C at dawn, coolest west of high tops where a few patchy frosts may form. Rising to 10C.
Viewing Forecast For
Peak District
Monday 19th October 2026
Last updated
Fri 16th Oct 26 at
4:00PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Easterly 20 to 30mph, some stronger gusty spots possible around higher edges.
Effect of the wind on you?
Blustery, in places some buffeting gusts around exposed tops and considerable wind chill.
How Wet?
A little rain
Patchy rain and drizzle drifting across the region from the east, may persist over a few hours, perhaps often damp much of the day, but rain may tend to fade out.
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly morning, tending to lift
Cloud banks drifting over higher moors in the morning, to 500m or lower for a time, but tending to rise into middle of day, may continue to cap highest tops around 600m, but lifting above many hills.
Chance of cloud free summits?
50%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Generally cloudy and dull, reduced visibility where damp, may improve to be good as cloud rises.
Temperature (at 600m)
7C, little change all day. Feeling like 0 to -3C in the wind.
And in the valleys
8C from dawn, rising to 12C afternoon, though eastern areas may stay cooler.
Planning Outlook
A window of more settled weather continues into Sunday as high pressure extends over Britain. Clear night skies allow for chilly mornings with ground frosts, some valley mist particularly in Scotland. The new week starts with some rain and wind in Wales and south Pennines, more settled to the north but with strengthening wind and building cloud as well. A general unsettling trend indicated through next week as winds return to Atlantic southwesterlies. A few windows of brighter weather in eastern areas, but a rising risk of strong wind and heavy rain into late week and next weekend.