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
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.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
Chilly
Air temperature typically 0 to 5C on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate 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.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
Chilly
Air temperature typically 0 to 5C on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate layers.
Viewing Forecast For
Peak District
Tuesday 25th November 2025
Last updated
Mon 24th Nov 25 at
12:15PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Higher areas, mainly Scottish Highlands frozen, and frost some valleys at first. Otherwise, benign as from the west the northerly wind drops and snow and hail showers become isolated.
How windy? (On the summits)
Northerly 25mph at first. Gradually easing to 15mph through the day.
Effect of the wind on you?
Becoming small - though notable wind chill in the morning.
How Wet?
No precipitation
Cloud on the hills?
Very little if any
Chance of cloud free summits?
Almost certain
Sunshine and air clarity?
Bright sunshine. Excellent visibility.
Temperature (at 600m)
2C
And in the valleys
Will rise to around 6C early afternoon. Frost many valleys morning.
Viewing Forecast For
Peak District
Wednesday 26th November 2025
Last updated
Mon 24th Nov 25 at
12:15PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Southwesterly 25mph, strengthening by early afternoon to 35 to 40mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Soon extensively arduous or difficult walking where exposed with sudden gusts and considerable wind chill.
How Wet?
Rain on and off, mainly afternoon
Intermittent rain and drizzle gradually spreading east, most likely later middle of day. Total rain small.
Cloud on the hills?
Higher hills gradually filling in with fog
Higher slopes initially cloud free. Will deteriorate in rain as across western hills cloud lowers to around 400m, and 500m eastern areas.
Chance of cloud free summits?
Dropping to 20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
A few glimpses of weak sunshine lower slopes. Becoming misty in rain.
Temperature (at 600m)
3C rising to 5C through daylight. Will feel as cold as minus 6C directly in the wind.
And in the valleys
Widespread frost at first, as low as minus 3C; but rising through daylight to around 5 or 6C.
Viewing Forecast For
Peak District
Thursday 27th November 2025
Last updated
Mon 24th Nov 25 at
12:15PM
How windy? (On the summits)
South to southwesterly, strengthening through morning and with height to 45mph where exposed on higher tops.
Effect of the wind on you?
Deteriorating with significant wind chill and walking widely difficult.
How Wet?
Rain and drizzle now and again
Pulses of rain and drizzle, although intermittently or often dry.
Cloud on the hills?
Mountains extensively foggy.
Almost persistent cloud from 350 to occasionally 550m.
Chance of cloud free summits?
10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
A few glimpses of weak sun lower slopes. Visibility sometimes poor, generally hazy.
Temperature (at 600m)
9C. Will feel as cold as minus 3C directly in the wind.
And in the valleys
Around 12C
Planning Outlook
A long series of Atlantic lows passing north of or across Britain will bring high rainfall to western mountains together with frequent upland gales (sometimes storm force) and low cloud. Temperatures on higher tops sometimes below freezing point, particularly at the weekend in Scotland, but elsewhere fresh snow transient.