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Lake District
The entire Lake District National Park, taking in all major summits, including Scafell, Helvellyn, Skiddaw, the Langdales and Old Man of Coniston.
Monday's Forecast
Gale force, walking arduous
Considerable buffeting, walking into the wind will be strenuous on exposed terrain, stronger gusts may knock you off your feet. 40 to 55mph.
Frequent or persistent rain
Steady rain fairly persistent, occasionally heavy, rather wet underfoot.
Chilly
Air temperature typically 0 to 5C on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate layers.
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Gale force, walking arduous
Considerable buffeting, walking into the wind will be strenuous on exposed terrain, stronger gusts may knock you off your feet. 40 to 55mph.
Frequent or persistent rain
Steady rain fairly persistent, occasionally heavy, rather wet underfoot.
Chilly
Air temperature typically 0 to 5C on higher summits. Feeling distinctly chilly on tops when stationary or where exposed to wind. Take appropriate layers.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Monday 8th December 2025
Last updated
Sun 7th Dec 25 at
4:24PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Southwesterly winds often gale force over most higher terrain of Britain, less strong toward the north of the Highlands. Close to freezing only on higher Scottish tops. Rain frequent over western Scotland, some patchy rain passing eastwards. Showery rain common on some western hills in England and Wales.
Headline for Lake District
Gales on tops. Showery rain, cloud on tops.
How windy? (On the summits)
Southwesterly 35 to 50mph; speed likely to fluctuate with powerful gusts in places around high tops; speeds moderating a little after dark for a few hours.
Effect of the wind on you?
Arduous walking conditions in exposure over the fells all day, considerable buffeting and marked wind chill.
How Wet?
Rain on and off
Rain most widespread for a few hours around dawn. Then showery rain most frequent west and southern fells, some heavier, possible hail. Then well into night, heavy rain develops from the south.
Cloud on the hills?
Often covering tops southwest
Frequently capping higher fells, particularly Scafell-Coniston group, bases varying 700 to 900m. Further north/east, sometimes on upper slopes, but breaking for periods.
Chance of cloud free summits?
30%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Largely cloudy, rare glimpses of sun northeastern areas. Visibility good where dry, but reduced for periods in showers.
How Cold? (at 750m)
5C, a slow rise after dark, reaching 8C. If exposed to stronger winds, feeling like -7C on high tops.
Freezing Level
Above the summits.
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Tuesday 9th December 2025
Last updated
Sun 7th Dec 25 at
4:24PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Soon rising after dawn to a gusty southerly 40-50mph. Rising and shifting SW'ly, gusts up to 65mph over tops evening/night.
Effect of the wind on you?
Conditions soon difficult in exposure, powerful gusts making mobility tortuous. Significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Near-constant rain turns showery, flooding
Heavy, incessant rain through morning. Breaking into showery rain afternoon, though may remain frequent south and west fells. Beware fast-rising streams and local flooding.
Cloud on the hills?
Extensive
A sheet of cloud cloaks the hills from middle slopes upward, down to low slopes on southern fells. Some variability, local improvements around Blencathra but unlikely lifting above 700m.
Chance of cloud free summits?
Less than 10%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Overcast and dull. Poor visibility.
How Cold? (at 750m)
8 or 9C, may rise slightly around midday. Sharply cooling evening into night. Feeling like -3 to -5C in strongest wind.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Viewing Forecast For
Lake District
Wednesday 10th December 2025
Last updated
Sun 7th Dec 25 at
4:24PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Southwesterly 40 to 55mph, risk at times over 60mph on higher fells, with stronger gusts.
Effect of the wind on you?
Arduous walking conditions from mid elevations upward, difficult over higher terrain; significant wind chill.
How Wet?
Showery rain
Frequent showery rain, most common southwestern Lakeland, possible hail mainly morning.
Cloud on the hills?
Frequently on tops
Cloud base varying, but often capping higher fells from Coniston to Pillar groups. Breaks to tops at times northeast Lakes.
Chance of cloud free summits?
40%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Bursts of sun mostly Ullswater area. Slight haze, visibility reduced further around showers.
How Cold? (at 750m)
3 or 4C. Wind chill feeling like -10C.
Freezing Level
Above the summits
Planning Outlook
A very unsettled spell through the next 10 days as southwesterly winds prevail and low pressure systems move in from the Atlantic. Stormy conditions widely over the mountains on Tuesday, gales remaining severe on high terrain into Wednesday, then potentially intensifying again on Thursday. Temperatures only close to freezing on higher Scottish tops this week, even here will experience spells above freezing with thawing, leaving snow increasingly patchy, but beware some icy surfaces on the very highest tops where some refreezing occurs. Rainfall will be frequent and heavy, sometimes showery with hail. Expect wet ground conditions and further flooding of streams and some rivers.