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.
Sunshine and showers
A good amount of dry and bright weather, but scattered bursts of rain, some may be locally heavy.
Cold
Air temperature below 0C all day on higher mountains. Significant chill factor if exposed to strong winds. Suitable protective clothing required.
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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.
Sunshine and showers
A good amount of dry and bright weather, but scattered bursts of rain, some may be locally heavy.
Cold
Air temperature below 0C all day on higher mountains. Significant chill factor if exposed to strong winds. Suitable protective clothing required.
Viewing Forecast For
Peak District
Friday 19th December 2025
Last updated
Thu 18th Dec 25 at
4:25PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Southwesterly gales, severe across the Highlands, giving significant wind chill and showers. Showers frequent western Scotland, with snow falling down to 800m with hail and risk lightning. Scattered showers for England and Wales where hill fog confined to western tops.
Headline for Peak District
Windy with a considerable wind chill. Passing showers and sun.
How windy? (On the summits)
Southwesterly 35 to 45mph, tending to lessen a little during day.
Effect of the wind on you?
Strenuous walking conditions over higher terrain, some buffeting in exposure. Considerable wind chill.
How Wet?
Brief showers
Local passing showers, mainly areas toward northwest Peak District and into Lancashire.
Cloud on the hills?
Often above hills
Patches occasionally touching higher tops mainly toward west in morning, but often lifting above hills.
Chance of cloud free summits?
80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sunshine most frequent east. Visibility mostly very good.
Temperature (at 600m)
3 or 4C. Feeling like -10C directly in the wind.
And in the valleys
4C from dawn, rising to 8C afternoon.
Viewing Forecast For
Peak District
Saturday 20th December 2025
Last updated
Thu 18th Dec 25 at
4:25PM
How windy? (On the summits)
South to south-easterly 20 to 30mph
Effect of the wind on you?
A blustery and at times gusty airflow will bring marked wind chill and periods of buffeting.
How Wet?
Mostly dry
Generally dry, bar isolated spots of light rain or drizzle from the low cloud.
Cloud on the hills?
Fairly extensive
Likely to cover the tops often in the cloud through the day. Occasional breaks.
Chance of cloud free summits?
40%
Sunshine and air clarity?
A little weak sun possible should cloud layers thin, mostly likely in the east. Visibility good or very good, but poor in any rain.
Temperature (at 600m)
4 or 5C
And in the valleys
6 to 8C
Viewing Forecast For
Peak District
Sunday 21st December 2025
Last updated
Thu 18th Dec 25 at
4:25PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Easterly 25 to 35mph
Effect of the wind on you?
Blustery and gusty winds, with sudden, strong gusts running downslope from ridges and passes. Significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Rain may become persistent
Patches of rain or drizzle. Likely to become frequent or constant, as the day wears on, from the south.
Cloud on the hills?
Widespread, especially in rain
Be prepared for extensive cloud capping the upper slopes in fog. Perhaps patches down to lower slopes in rain.
Chance of cloud free summits?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Extensively dull. Visibility perhaps good at times, but marked haze and poor when in rain.
Temperature (at 600m)
Around 3 or 4C
And in the valleys
Maximum temperature 6 to 8C
Planning Outlook
A switch to east-southeasterly winds by Sunday into early next week, some residual rain and high-level snow, but a drier and colder theme develops into the Christmas period and perhaps into the New Year, as high pressure builds to the north and northeast. An extensive cloud sheet will likely come in from the North Sea over many days with light snow showers or flurries likely, rain to lower slopes, but many areas dry. Best breaks in the west.