Lake District weather forecast for Wednesday 22 May
Issued: 22 May at 03:20
Dry with sunny spells and light winds.
Lake District Weather
A dry day with long spells of sunshine.
Visibility
Very good with no navigational difficulties expected.
Cloud Free Hill Top
100%.
Wednesday'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 |
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| Chance of precipitation | <05% | <05% | 00% | 00% | 00% | <05% |
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| Temp | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 |
| Wind (mph) | 1 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 4 |
| Max gusts (mph) | 6 | 11 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 13 |
| Wind direction | SW | W | W | W | W | W |
| At 300m | ||||||
| Temp | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 7 |
| Wind (mph) | 2 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 |
| Max gusts (mph) | 9 | 12 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 14 |
| Wind direction | SW | W | W | W | W | W |
| At 600m | ||||||
| Temp | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6 |
| Wind (mph) | 10 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
| Max gusts (mph) | 12 | 14 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 20 |
| Wind direction | SW | W | W | W | W | W |
| At 900m | ||||||
| Temp | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
| Wind (mph) | 13 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 |
| Max gusts (mph) | 16 | 16 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 25 |
| Wind direction | SW | W | W | W | W | SW |
Daylight
Provided by time.isLake District Forecast for Thursday
Another largely dry and bright day day, though more in the way of cloud and less sunshine.
Visibility
Good.
Hill cloud
90% though perhaps some patchy cloud sitting on lower hills early in the morning in the south.
Wind
Variable 5-10mph.
Temperatures
- Valley: Plus 4 Celsius overnight rising to 16 Celsius.
- At 800m: Plus 7 Celsius.
- Freezing level: Above the tops.
Outlook for next few days
Friday 24 May
Cloudy with occasional mainly light rain or showers, and a few brighter spells. Gentle westerly breeze.
Saturday 25 May
A cloudy day with some outbreaks of rain, a few heavier bursts then lighter later. Hill fog. Moderate west or northwesterly breeze.
Sunday 26 May
Cloudy with occasional rain and hill fog. Stronger west to northwest winds.
An overview to the 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.
Winter is actually a beautiful time of year to enjoy the spectacular views.
It’s important to stay safe during the Winter period, especially if you are considering exploring the fells. If you’re a fan of the Lake District in Winter, why not register on one of our Winter Skills Courses? Learn more