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Lake District Forecast for Monday

Overcast with occasional light rain at first, then dry and bright conditions feeding from the west towards mid-day. Further cloud and light rain extending from the west for the evening.

Visibility

Good becoming moderate or poor in rain, very poor within cloud.

Chance of cloud free hill

20% becoming 90% for a time around mid-day

Wind

West to southwest 25-30 mph with gusts reaching 40 mph across most exposed ridges and summits.

Temperatures

  • Valley: Plus 11 Celsius increasing 21 Celsius during the afternoon
  • At 800m: Plus 8-9 Celsius
  • Freezing level: Above summits

Outlook for next few days

Tuesday 10 September

Cloudy with occasional rain at first, clearing to brighter spells and isolated light showers later. Strong to gale summit winds.

Wednesday 11 September

Cold in strong to gale north to northwest flow which brings showers, wintry across higher tops with outbreaks quite frequent and heavy at times with risk of hail and thunder in the west.

Thursday 12 September

Showers perhaps heavy at frequent initially, gradually thinning through the day as the brisk northwest winds ease. Freezing level around 1200m.

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