Lake District mountain weather forecast.

The Lakeland fells. Height-aware guidance for wind, cloud, rain and temperature.

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Each regional brief uses a high-ground level that suits the terrain—from 500 m on Dartmoor and in the Peak District to 900 m in the highest ranges.

Mountain Weather brief

Lake District

Tuesday 25 August 2026 · The Lakeland fells

Confidence: High

Why: Forecast models broadly agree on the conditions most relevant to walkers.

What matters most

A blustery easterly wind is the main concern. Expect mostly dry conditions, with many tops staying clear.

High-ground wind · 800 m25–30 mph easterly Gusts · 800 m40 mph Cloud base1200-1400 m Feels like · 800 m4°C

High-ground wind (800 m)

Easterly 25-30 mph at 800 m. Gusts reaching around 40 mph at 800 m, with locally higher values possible on the most exposed tops. Starting nearer 20 mph, then strengthening toward 25 mph later.

Walking impact

Blustery on exposed ridges and liable to affect balance at times.

Rain and showers

Mostly dry.

Cloud-free summits

Around 80%. Cloudy early, clearing later.

Cloud and visibility

Cloud bases mostly around 1200-1400 m. Bases should tend to lift as the day goes on. Many higher summits should stay clear, with useful views for much of the day.

Temperature and wind chill

Around 9°C at 800 m, feeling like 4°C in the wind.

Freezing level

Above the summits.

Daylight

Sunrise 06:06 — Sunset 20:22 — about 14.3 hours daylight.

Updated 25 August 2026 at 15:32 UTC. How this forecast is produced.

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Forecasts built around recognisable hill country.

Twenty distinct regions replace inherited service boundaries. Each uses a representative height suited to its terrain; named summits retain their exact height and exposure.