Peak District
The southernmost Pennines, covering the entire Peak District National Park, also extending north to hills accessed from Hebden Bridge, and including the hills immediately north of Manchester.
Today'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.
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.
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
Peak District
Friday 9th May 2025
Last updated
Thu 8th May 25 at
3:29PM
Summary for all mountain areas
In Scotland, thin mist in the glens and isolated cloud caps over highest tops at dawn will soon clear for cloud free hills. Isolated low morning fog in eastern valleys of England and Wales as well, also soon clearing. A patchwork of sun for most as high fair-weather cloud builds, feeling warm in direct sun. Mostly light winds.
Headline for Peak District
Dry with patchy high cloud; feeling warm in the sun
How windy? (On the summits)
Variable direction 10mph or less, becoming generally southerly after noon. An increase in the south around dusk, up to 20mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Negligible
How Wet?
No rain
Cloud on the hills?
Dawn fog clearing for cloud-free hills
Local banks of low valley fog at dawn in the east. Fog may rise slightly soon after daybreak, briefly covering some high tops, though soon dissipating for cloud-free hills.
Chance of cloud free summits?
Above 90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Sunshine with patchy fair-weather cloud building through the afternoon. Visibility excellent, a slight haze in the morning.
Temperature (at 600m)
5 or 6C, rising to 13C by afternoon.
And in the valleys
5C or locally cooler at dawn, rising to 17C afternoon.
Viewing Forecast For
Peak District
Saturday 10th May 2025
Last updated
Thu 8th May 25 at
3:29PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Southeasterly 10 to 15mph. Gusts approaching 20mph at times, becoming more frequent later afternoon.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small
How Wet?
No rain
Cloud on the hills?
Not expected
Chance of cloud free summits?
Nearly certain
Sunshine and air clarity?
Strong sunshine, a patchwork of cloud building after noon. Some haze at dawn, visibility becoming excellent.
Temperature (at 600m)
8C from dawn, rising to 14C afternoon.
And in the valleys
5C or locally cooler at dawn. Rising toward 18C during afternoon.
Viewing Forecast For
Peak District
Sunday 11th May 2025
Last updated
Thu 8th May 25 at
3:29PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Easterly 20-30mph, more southeasterly at dawn.
Effect of the wind on you?
Comfortably walking affected, stability may be affected on exposed terrain.
How Wet?
Rain unlikely
Cloud on the hills?
Not expected
Chance of cloud free summits?
Above 90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Mostly sunny, some high cloud around. A patchwork of fair weather cloud builds after noon. Visibility excellent, some haze early.
Temperature (at 600m)
9C rising to 15C
And in the valleys
6C at dawn, rising to 19C
Planning Outlook
Low pressure south and west of the British Isles will facilitate bursts of rain into Wales though the weekend into next week. High pressure to the east keeps most eastern areas settled during this time. The continental wind track will keep most cloud above the summits, with eastern areas often sunny. Generally settled conditions prevail next week as high pressure reestablishes just north of the British Isles, though odd bursts of rain come and go in Wales. 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.