Lake District Weather Forecast
Updated at: 05:02 on Wed 1 Apr 2026
Wednesday 1 Apr
Sunrise: 06:46, Sunset: 19:49
Mountain Hazards
- Poor Visibility
- Severe Chill Effect
Meteorologist's View
A mild day in the valleys but windy and rather cold on the tops, especially in afternoon rain.
Summary
Mainly dry, cloudy and mild overnight. A largely cloudy day with patchy light rain or drizzle, this will turn persistent and heavier for a couple of hours during the afternoon. The rain will clear to leave a mostly dry evening with clear spells. Best chance of any bright spells will be across eastern fells.
Mountain Forecast (900m)
| 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather type | ||||||
| Precipitation % | 20% | 20% | 60% | 20% | 30% | 10% |
| Temperature (°C) | 2° | 3° | 3° | 3° | 1° | -1° |
| (°C)Feels-like | -4° | -4° | -3° | -3° | -6° | -8° |
| Wind speed (mph) | 21 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
| (mph)Wind gusts | 26 | 29 | 30 | 34 | 35 | 33 |
Chance of Cloud-Free Hill Top
30% with best chance in east.
Visibility
Extensive cloud above 500 or 600m developing overnight, lifting onto higher summits during the morning, then lowering again for a few hours in the afternoon. Visibility away from cloud, mostly hazy but down to a few km at times in rain or drizzle. Cloud clearing in the evening.
Mountain Hazards
- Poor Visibility
- Severe Chill Effect
Meteorologist's View
A mild day in the valleys but windy and rather cold on the tops, especially in afternoon rain.
Thursday 2 Apr
Sunrise: 06:43, Sunset: 19:51
Summary
Clear spells and a frost overnight. A dry day with bright or sunny spells and light winds.
Chance of Cloud-Free Hill Top
90%, becoming 30% during evening.
Visibility
Mainly excellent visibility with any cloud above the tops. Cloud becoming extensive above 600m during the evening.
Wind
West or Southwest 5-10mph, increasing to 25mph gusts 35mph in evening.
Temperature
- At 800m: Minus 2C rising to 3C.
- Valley: Minus 1C rising to 8C.
- Freezing level: 600m, rising above summits during the day.
Further Outlook
Friday 3 Apr
Sunrise: 06:41, Sunset: 19:53
Summary
Unsettled with showers or longer spells of rain. Strong southwest winds with a gales on the tops. Freezing level above summits.
Saturday 4 Apr
Sunrise: 06:38, Sunset: 19:55
Summary
Unsettled with rain or showers, heavy at times. Strong winds with a chance of severe gales. Freezing level above summits.
Sunday 5 Apr
Sunrise: 06:36, Sunset: 19:57
Summary
Brighter and colder with some showers, perhaps wintry on the tops. Strong westerly winds.
Forecast provided by the Met Office under the Open Government Licence.