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Lake District Forecast for Friday

Dry, sunny and very warm. Be prepared for sunburn and dehydration.

Visibility

Good visibility with no cloud expected. Some valley mist or fog possible at first but this soon dispersing.

Chance of cloud free hill

80%

Wind

Southwesterly 15 mph

Temperatures

  • Valley: Plus 11 rising to 23 Celsius
  • At 800m: Plus 12 rising to 19 Celsius
  • Freezing level: Above the summits

Outlook for next few days

Saturday 12 July

Dry, hot and sunny.

Sunday 13 July

Dry, hot and sunny.

Monday 14 July

Chance of some thundery rain spreading northeast through the day but remaining very warm.

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.

Enjoy the fells safely on a winter skills course