Lake District Weather Forecast
Issued: 15:08 (UTC) on Wed 27 Aug 2025
Thursday 28 August
Sunrise: 06:14, Sunset: 20:13
Cloudy with showers, occasionally heavy.
Mountain Weather Forecast (800m)
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather type | ||||||
| Precipitation % | 30% | 40% | 60% | 60% | 40% | 40% |
| Temperature (°C) | 8° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 8° | 8° |
| Feels-like | 3° | 4° | 4° | 4° | 2° | 3° |
| Wind speed (mph) | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 28 |
| Wind gusts | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 36 | 37 |
Chance of Cloud-Free Hill Top
50%, best chance across the northeast of the Park
Visibility
Poor in areas of cloud down to 600 to 800 metres shrouding the tops at times, this may well be quite peristent across the southern Fells. Best chance of more broken cloud likely in the northeast of the Park given a little shelter.
Summary
A lot of cloud expected through the day along with scattered showers, these occasionally heavy with a small chance of thunder. Showers may merge into some longer spells of rain at times.
Mountain Hazards
- Poor Visibility
- Thunderstorms
- Strong Sunlight
Meteorologist's View
Be prepared for drenching conditions in showers, especially on the summits in the strong southerly winds.
Friday 29 August
Sunrise: 06:15, Sunset: 20:11
Variable amounts of cloud cover and a few passing showers, but these likely to be lighter and less widespread than on Thursday.
Chance of Cloud-Free Hill Top
50%
Visibility
Poor in areas of cloud above 750 metres, this most extensive at first and then in association with showers. Good visibility outside of showers and cloud.
Wind
Average speeds of 25 mph on the tops
Temperature
- At 800m: Plus 11 Celsius
- Valley: Plus 12 rising to 17 Celsius
- Freezing level: Above summits
Further Outlook
Saturday 30 August
Sunrise: 06:17, Sunset: 20:08
After a dry start, southerly gales and rain will develop through the afternoon and evening.
Sunday 31 August
Sunrise: 06:19, Sunset: 20:06
A very windy day with showers, perhaps some longer spells of rain across Western Fells. Southwesterly summit gales or severe gales.
Monday 1 September
Sunrise: 06:21, Sunset: 20:04
Remaining windy with showers, strong to gale west or southwesterly summit winds.