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.
Tuesday'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.
Frequent or persistent rain
Steady rain fairly persistent, occasionally heavy, rather wet underfoot.
Poor visibility
Murky conditions with areas of fog shrouding the hills, making navigation challenging. Map and compass essential.
Warm
Comfortable temperatures on the hills, 10 to 15C on tops, feeling pleasantly warm especially on lower ground. Beware of feeling cooler if exposed to wind 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.
Frequent or persistent rain
Steady rain fairly persistent, occasionally heavy, rather wet underfoot.
Poor visibility
Murky conditions with areas of fog shrouding the hills, making navigation challenging. Map and compass essential.
Warm
Comfortable temperatures on the hills, 10 to 15C on tops, feeling pleasantly warm especially on lower ground. Beware of feeling cooler if exposed to wind on higher terrain.
Viewing Forecast For
Peak District
Tuesday 6th October 2026
Last updated
Mon 5th Oct 26 at
3:40PM
Summary for all mountain areas
Chilly in Scotland, blustery showers northwest with hail, snow on summits. Showers well-scattered elsewhere, regular sun breaks. Patchy rain, drizzle, and low cloud affect England and Wales most of the day; some areas of east Wales see windows of cloud breaks and good visibility.
Headline for Peak District
Low cloud with drizzle and patchy rain most of the day
How windy? (On the summits)
Westerly 15-20mph, lessening and trending northerly, speeds to 15mph and often less and direction variable too.
Effect of the wind on you?
Mostly small.
How Wet?
Rain on-and-off, some heavier falls forming
Rain and drizzle on and off likely all day, rainfall generally light in nature but feeling quite damp and a few extended falls with heavy bursts will occur too.
Cloud on the hills?
Blanket fog most of the day
Fog across the hills, from 400m up most of the day, lowest on western hills and may temporarily drop below 200m during sustained falls with heavy bursts. A few breaks may approach the summits in the early hours.
Chance of cloud free summits?
20%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Likely overcast. Increasingly dull/misty with poor visibility.
Temperature (at 600m)
12C; may drop a few degrees toward dusk.
And in the valleys
13C at dawn, rising to 17 or 18C.
Viewing Forecast For
Peak District
Wednesday 7th October 2026
Last updated
Mon 5th Oct 26 at
3:40PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Northwesterly 20mph, but perhaps later in day 25-30mph.
Effect of the wind on you?
Will increasingly impact ease of walking. Considerable wind chill.
How Wet?
Early rain clears, then late showers
Confidence low: Overnight rain will clear, possibly only slowly through morning. Then dry well into the day, some showers forming later.
Cloud on the hills?
Intermittently covering higher areas
Cloud likely to shroud the mountains widely in early rain, but as it clears as cloud clearing off the hills. A few cloud banks may graze tops later as showers return.
Chance of cloud free summits?
Rising to 90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Extensive sun breaks out. Very good visibility after early cloud and rain clears.
Temperature (at 600m)
7C; will feel near freezing point directly in winds.
And in the valleys
9C at dawn, rising to 10 to 12C in the afternoon, coldest western hills and near showers elsewhere.
Viewing Forecast For
Peak District
Thursday 8th October 2026
Last updated
Mon 5th Oct 26 at
3:40PM
How windy? (On the summits)
Northwesterly 20-25mph, shifting westerly, lessening for a time, significantly strengthening overnight.
Effect of the wind on you?
Fairly small.
How Wet?
Dry most of the day
Rain begins to arrive later afternoon, becoming frequent into evening and overnight, some sustained falls with heavy moments.
Cloud on the hills?
Any cloud unlikely
Chance of cloud free summits?
90%
Sunshine and air clarity?
Bright sun to start, high cloud builds from the west, increasingly thickening. Very good visibility.
Temperature (at 600m)
5 to 7C, rising overnight to approach 10C or higher.
And in the valleys
Around 3C to start, but some light frosts in sheltered valleys. Rising to 12C afternoon.
Planning Outlook
A brief colder period with the wind easing on Wednesday and Thursday with bright sun breaking out - some snow showers will affect high terrain in Scotland, some hail mixed in as well. Westerly wind returns as Thursday goes, bringing bands of rain, low cloud and strong upland winds across Britain. Saturday remains blustery and showery but with bright breaks forming, and then Sunday sees a more settled day as a small area of high pressure builds in from the south. The following week looked mixed with bands of rain coming and going, punctuated by regions of high pressure, but typically on the cloudy side. Generally mild temperatures.