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.
Today's Forecast
Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Patchwork of cloud and sun
Dry most or all day. A mix of cloud and sunshine. Occasional cloud banks drifting over higher slopes, lifting above the tops.
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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Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Patchwork of cloud and sun
Dry most or all day. A mix of cloud and sunshine. Occasional cloud banks drifting over higher slopes, lifting above the tops.
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
Tuesday 17th March 2026
Last updated
Mon 16th Mar 26 at
3:15PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Widely windy, severe gales in Scotland. Rain in the western Scottish highlands edges into central highlands with time; early drizzle over many high slopes, lingering in Scotland, Lakeland, and Snowdonia. Sun breaking out afternoon over Wales and the Pennines with milder temperatures, though a chill in wind.
Headline for Peak District
Very windy, some improvement; early fog clears for sun
How windy? (On the summits)
South-southwesterly 35-40mph from dawn, with time easing to 30-35mph, may occasionally drop slightly lower. A more notable easing of speeds overnight.
Effect of the wind on you?
Arduous walking in exposure early in the day and felling chilly; conditions improving, but walking remains impeded, at times strenuous on exposed edges.
How Wet?
Little or no rain
Risk of some light drizzle around dawn but soon entirely dry.
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly or all clearing
Extensive low cloud in the morning begins lifting after sunrise, clearing the summits by afternoon.
Chance of cloud free summits?
Rising to 90% by afternoon
Sunshine and air clarity?
Overcast and dull early, clearing for frequent afternoon sunshine and good visibility.
Temperature (at 600m)
6C rising to 8 or 9C. Feeling as cold as -5C in direct wind.
And in the valleys
8C from dawn, rising to 12 to 14C afternoon, mildest temperatures to the northeast.
Viewing Forecast For
Peak District
Wednesday 18th March 2026
Last updated
Mon 16th Mar 26 at
3:15PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Southerly or variable, 10-15mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small.
How Wet?
No precipitation expected
Cloud on the hills?
Little expected
Some patchy fog on low slopes and in valleys in the morning, this rising up the hills after sunrise, most fog dissipating and rising above the summits for clear hills.
Chance of cloud free summits?
90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Mostly sunny. Very good visibility, perhaps a light haze.
Temperature (at 600m)
7C rising to 11C.
And in the valleys
4 or 5C from dawn, rising to 16C.
Viewing Forecast For
Peak District
Thursday 19th March 2026
Last updated
Mon 16th Mar 26 at
3:15PM
How windy? (On the summits)
East-southeasterly 10mph or less.
Effect of the wind on you?
Negligible.
How Wet?
No precipitation expected
Cloud on the hills?
Early valley fog dissipates for clear hills
Patches of fog in sheltered valleys in the morning (most likely east), this beginning to lift upslope after sunrise, soon dissipating for cloud-free hills.
Chance of cloud free summits?
90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Extensive sunshine, high cloud to the north. Good visibility but hazy.
Temperature (at 600m)
9 or 10C.
And in the valleys
3 to 4C in the morning, lifting to 13C.
Planning Outlook
Pressure begins to rise on Wednesday, bringing fairly widely settled conditions across the country. Some cloud and spotty light rain lingers in north England/south Scotland for a few days, elsewhere becoming mostly sunny; valley fog in many lowland areas early, lifting and dissipating after sunrise for clear hills. Generally milder temperatures and light wind but the occasional stronger gust. East Scotland stays cooler for a time, some overnight frosts possible under clear-sky nights. Over the weekend, first indications of a cool easterly wind building, perhaps some patchy rain here and there. Into next week, detail is uncertain; low pressure may occasionally unsettle the weather, brining cooler, wetter, and windier periods.