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
Windy, walking impeded
Blustery conditions enough to give buffeting on higher terrain or affect balance on exposed ridges. 25 to 40mph.
Patchy rain or drizzle
Rain on and off, or generally drizzly - total amounts small, but may be persistently damp, especially where hills are shrouded in cloud.
Chilly
Air temperature near or just above freezing on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate layers.
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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.
Patchy rain or drizzle
Rain on and off, or generally drizzly - total amounts small, but may be persistently damp, especially where hills are shrouded in cloud.
Chilly
Air temperature near or just above freezing on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate layers.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Saturday 19th April 2025
Last updated
Fri 18th Apr 25 at
3:50PM
Summary for all mountain areas
A front located off the west coast of Scotland brings a threat of persistently wet conditions on the islands and hills nearest coasts; early patchy rain and summit snow inland fading out. Rain over Wales breaking up with time. Northern England brightening up. Strong and gusty easterly winds gradually lessening.
Headline for Lake District
Strong gusty wind, easing. A little rain in morning.
How windy? (On the summits)
Easterly 25-35mph, strongest in the morning, some sudden strong gusts over 40mph near and west of higher tops. Gradually lessening in afternoon.
Effect of the wind on you?
Affecting comfortable walking and balance in morning, some buffeting gusts. Notable wind chill.
How Wet?
Early patchy rain fading
Drizzly pockets on southern fells early morning, local brief showers, but becoming generally dry onward into afternoon.
Cloud on the hills?
Cloud lifting, fleeting caps on fell tops
Patchy cloud banks in morning, particularly south and southwestern areas. Cloud often breaking through the day though a few caps will drift over highest fell tops from time to time.
Chance of cloud free summits?
40%, rising to 80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Glimpses of sun though weakened by high cloud, becoming brighter with time. Visibility becoming excellent.
How Cold? (at 750m)
3C early morning, rising to 6C. Feeling like -4 to -7C in stronger wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Sunday 20th April 2025
Last updated
Fri 18th Apr 25 at
3:50PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Southeasterly 10 to 20mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small
How Wet?
Little or no rain
Chance of brief spots or an isolated light shower.
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly little or soon clearing
Any early patchy cloud soon lifting above tops.
Chance of cloud free summits?
80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Patchwork of cloud and sun. Very good visibility.
How Cold? (at 750m)
2C rising to 8C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Monday 21st April 2025
Last updated
Fri 18th Apr 25 at
3:50PM
How windy? (On the summits)
South or southeasterly 10-15mph or less.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small
How Wet?
Risk of showers later
Likely dry for many hours, but increasing risk by late afternoon of localised slow-moving showers forming.
Cloud on the hills?
Mostly little
Patches over some hill slopes in the morning, dispersing or lifting above tops. Locally returning over tops later in day if showers occur.
Chance of cloud free summits?
80%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sun and some high cloud in the morning; cloud tending to build and cover the sky. Visibility very good.
How Cold? (at 750m)
5 to 7C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Planning Outlook
A good deal of dry weather on Easter Sunday, just isolated showers. Into early next week, weak low pressure drifting over the country brings areas of showery rain mostly into afternoons, moving around slowly under light winds, most widely England and Wales. Drier from midweek as high pressure expands in from the north. Cool on eastern hills, near to freezing higher Scottish tops. Warmest and sunniest in western regions. Occasional frost overnight into glens.