Lake District
The entire Lake District National Park, taking in all major summits, including Scafell, Helvellyn, Skiddaw, the Langdales and Old Man of Coniston.
Saturday's Forecast
Light wind, negligible impact
Little wind or walking hardly affected by the wind, but feeling chilly if exposed on tops. 10-15mph or less.
Dry and sunny
Extensive strong warm sunshine. The mountains free of cloud once any early mist patches disperse.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
Warm
Comfortable temperatures on the hills, rising above 10C on tops, feeling pleasantly warm especially on lower ground. Beware of feeling cooler if exposed to wind on higher terrain.
Bright sunshine
Beware of sunburn from bright spring sunshine, despite feeling cool in the breeze on higher terrain.
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Light wind, negligible impact
Little wind or walking hardly affected by the wind, but feeling chilly if exposed on tops. 10-15mph or less.
Dry and sunny
Extensive strong warm sunshine. The mountains free of cloud once any early mist patches disperse.
Clear
Excellent or superb visibility, no navigation issues.
Warm
Comfortable temperatures on the hills, rising above 10C on tops, feeling pleasantly warm especially on lower ground. Beware of feeling cooler if exposed to wind on higher terrain.
Bright sunshine
Beware of sunburn from bright spring sunshine, despite feeling cool in the breeze on higher terrain.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Saturday 10th May 2025
Last updated
Fri 9th May 25 at
4:25PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Moderate breezes across Scotland. Variable cloud banks in west Scotland with local light showers onto northwest coasts. East Scotland, England, and Wales will be mostly sunny with a patchwork of high cloud building. Feeling warm in afternoon sunlight. Winds increase in England and Wales somewhat as dusk approaches.
Headline for Lake District
Dry and sunny, feeling warm; patchy high cloud building.
How windy? (On the summits)
Southerly 15-20mph. Some winds rising to 25mph after dusk.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small
How Wet?
No rain
Cloud on the hills?
Not expected
Chance of cloud free summits?
Nearly certain
Sunshine and air clarity?
Strong sunshine, some fair weather cloud building after noon. Visibility excellent.
How Cold? (at 750m)
7C from dawn, rising to 12C afternoon.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Sunday 11th May 2025
Last updated
Fri 9th May 25 at
4:25PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Southeasterly 10-20mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small
How Wet?
Little if any
Small chance of an odd spot of rain in the afternoon.
Cloud on the hills?
Not expected
Chance of cloud free summits?
Nearly certain
Sunshine and air clarity?
Mostly sunny, some high cloud around. A patchwork of fair weather cloud builds after noon. Visibility excellent, some haze early.
How Cold? (at 750m)
10C, rising to 14C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Monday 12th May 2025
Last updated
Fri 9th May 25 at
4:25PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Easterly 20-25mph. Notable gusts through elevated passes and over high terrain, risk up to 30mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Walking starting to be impeded, gusts may briefly challenge stability on exposed terrain.
How Wet?
Bursts of rain
Bursts of rain develop through the morning, chance frequent for a few hours around midday
Cloud on the hills?
Only high tops in rain
Fells often clear, bases may occasionally lower onto high terrain during bursts of rain.
Chance of cloud free summits?
80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Little sun for most of the day, some glimpses later in the day. Excellent visibility.
How Cold? (at 750m)
10 or 11C at dawn, rising to 12C. Some local areas on westernmost fells may reach near 14C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Planning Outlook
Low pressure south and west of the British Isles will facilitate bursts of rain, possible thunderstorms, into Wales into early next week, some may reach into northwest England and west Scotland. The continental wind track and high pressure to the east will keep most cloud above the summits, with eastern areas often sunny. Generally settled conditions prevail mid-late week into next weekend as high pressure reestablishes just north of the British Isles. A mix of cloud and sun with light winds, generally easterly though variable. Slight frosts at dawn in sheltered spots, mostly warm by day. Very dry ground conditions, beware high risk of fire.