Lake District weather forecast for Friday 19 April
See today's weather conditions on live Lake District webcams
Issued: 19 April at 02:15
Dull damp start, turning dry and bright. Sunny spells later. A cold breeze across tops.
Lake District Weather
A cloudy morning with scattered showers. Turning brighter by the afternoon with showers largely dying out. Sunny spells increasing through the afternoon with largely clear skies by evening.
Visibility
Poor at first in frequent cloud above 700m. Visibility becoming very good or excellent as cloud lifts above the summits late morning.
Chance of Cloud Free Hill Top
10% early morning, rising to 90% or more by late morning.
Friday's forecast:
| Time | 06:00 - 09:00 | 09:00 - 12:00 | 12:00 - 15:00 | 15:00 - 18:00 | 18:00 - 21:00 | 21:00 - 24:00 |
 |
|
 |
 |
|
 | |
| Chance of precipitation | 40% | 60% | 20% | 10% | 10% | 00% |
| At Valley | ||||||
| Temp | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 8 |
| Wind (mph) | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
| Max gusts (mph) | 30 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 16 | 11 |
| Wind direction | NW | NW | N | N | N | NE |
| At 300m | ||||||
| Temp | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 4 |
| Wind (mph) | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 2 |
| Max gusts (mph) | 32 | 32 | 27 | 26 | 18 | 10 |
| Wind direction | NW | NW | N | N | N | N |
| At 600m | ||||||
| Temp | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 3 |
| Wind (mph) | 29 | 26 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 9 |
| Max gusts (mph) | 38 | 36 | 31 | 28 | 21 | 13 |
| Wind direction | NW | NW | N | N | N | NE |
| At 900m | ||||||
| Temp | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Wind (mph) | 36 | 31 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 15 |
| Max gusts (mph) | 43 | 39 | 33 | 31 | 24 | 18 |
| Wind direction | NW | NW | N | N | N | NE |
Daylight
Provided by time.isLake District Forecast for Saturday
Dry through the early hours with high cloud gradually increasing. Then a dry, bright but largely overcast day. Some patchy cloud may lower onto the summits after dark.
Visibility
Very good visibility with no cloud expected on the hills during the day. Some patchy cloud may form above 700m late evening.
Chance of cloud free hill
90%
Wind
North-northwest 5-10 mph, gusting 15 mph.
Temperatures
- Valley: Plus 4 Celsius rising to 10 Celsius.
- At 800m: Minus 1 Celsius rising to plus 4 Celsius.
- Freezing level: 600m rising above the summits by midday.
Outlook for next few days
Sunday 21 April
A rather dull day with some low cloud and perhaps a few spots of light rain or drizzle for a time. Light winds.
Monday 22 April
Another dull day with low cloud and some patchy drizzle at times. A chance of more persistent rain in the evening or overnight. Light north or east winds.
Tuesday 23 April
Most likely remaining cloudy with a chance of rain or drizzle at times. Moderate northeast winds.
An overview of weather in the Lake District
Summer:
The summer season in the Lake District actually runs from March to October. The driest period runs between March and June.
The weather is renowned for changing rapidly and rainfall is a predominant feature. The wettest area in the Lake District is known as Sprinkling Tarn which receives approximately 5000mm of rainfall every year!
Winter:
The wettest months run from October to January.
Snowfall typically falls from November to March. The valleys of the Lake District receive around 20 days of snow and 200 days of rain per year.