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.
Thursday'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.
Dry and sunny
Extensive sunshine. The mountains free of cloud once any early mist patches disperse.
Hot
Heatwave conditions. Very high temperatures, rising to 20C+ on high tops, approaching 30C in some valleys. Beware of heat stroke and dehydration. Carry plenty of liquid.
Strong warm sunshine
High UV levels, feeling very warm when ascending, beware of dehydration and sunburn.
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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.
Dry and sunny
Extensive sunshine. The mountains free of cloud once any early mist patches disperse.
Hot
Heatwave conditions. Very high temperatures, rising to 20C+ on high tops, approaching 30C in some valleys. Beware of heat stroke and dehydration. Carry plenty of liquid.
Strong warm sunshine
High UV levels, feeling very warm when ascending, beware of dehydration and sunburn.
Viewing Forecast For
Peak District
Thursday 13th August 2026
Last updated
Wed 12th Aug 26 at
4:17PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Exceptionally hot in England and Wales, fire risk remains high. Despite haze and high cloud, beware sunburn and dehydration. Warm too in Scotland. Hill cloud and showery rain affects west Scotland from morning, patches spreading east; rain becomes frequent west Scotland later with heavy bursts.
Headline for Peak District
Hot sun but hazy, some high cloud
How windy? (On the summits)
South-southwesterly 20-25mph early, notable gusts over the tops; gradually easing, to 10-15mph, and a sudden westerly shift later in the day.
Effect of the wind on you?
Blustery in the early morning with nuisance gusts, effects soon mostly small.
How Wet?
No rain expected
Cloud on the hills?
No cloud expected
Chance of cloud free summits?
Practically certain
Sunshine and air clarity?
Mostly sunny though often through high level cloud. Hazy views, though this improving somewhat afternoon.
Temperature (at 600m)
21C rising to an unusually hot 28 or 29C in the afternoon.
And in the valleys
20C, rising to a very hot 32C, to perhaps 34C in the most sun-exposed valleys in the afternoon.
Viewing Forecast For
Peak District
Friday 14th August 2026
Last updated
Wed 12th Aug 26 at
4:17PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Westerly 10-15mph, shifting northwesterly with time.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small.
How Wet?
Rain arrives, becoming more frequent
The day starts largely dry, patchy rain arriving from the west, increasing in frequency with time with a few heavy bursts possible.
Cloud on the hills?
Gradually lowering, later covering high terrain
Hills may well start clear of cloud, just a few patches on high Lancashire Pennines. With time, banks lower onto the summits, some lower patches around rain; more extensive banks shrouding high terrain with time.
Chance of cloud free summits?
80% lowering to 40%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Patchy sunshine gives way to mostly cloudy conditions. Visibility starts good but deteriorates as rain and cloud arrive.
Temperature (at 600m)
16C rising to 18 to 20C mid afternoon, starting to cool again before evening.
And in the valleys
17C rising to 23 to 25C.
Viewing Forecast For
Peak District
Saturday 15th August 2026
Last updated
Wed 12th Aug 26 at
4:17PM
How windy? (On the summits)
North-northwesterly 10-15mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Small.
How Wet?
Small risk early rain
Rain from overnight may linger just in the early hours, but the risk is small and will soon be entirely dry.
Cloud on the hills?
Little expected
A little patchy cloud here and there in the morning, soon lifting to clear the summits.
Chance of cloud free summits?
90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Mostly sunny. Excellent visibility.
Temperature (at 600m)
12C rising to 17C.
And in the valleys
12C rising to 20 to 22C, warmest southeast of Kinder Scout.
Planning Outlook
Some rain and a fresh northwesterly breeze slips into England and Wales on Friday. Though weekend, high pressure is never far away to the southwest, keeping conditions generally drier and brighter across England and Wales, though a northwesterly flow will bring some cloud to western hills. Scotland is more often cloudy with patchy rain, mostly north and west. Mixed conditions early next week with periods of rain and sunny bursts. High pressure remains present to the southwest of the British Isles, maintaining the possibility of drier brighter days; detail remains uncertain regarding risk of more unsettled weather. Temperatures likely nearer average.