Yorkshire Dales mountain weather forecast.

The Three Peaks and surrounding 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.

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Yorkshire Dales

Thursday 27 August 2026 · The Three Peaks and surrounding fells

Confidence: Medium

Why: Rain is possible, but forecast models differ by about 4 hours on when it arrives.

What matters most

A blustery easterly wind is the main concern. Expect showers or rain at times, with cloud coming and going on the tops.

High-ground wind · 600 m20–25 mph easterly Gusts · 600 m40 mph Cloud base500-800 m Feels like · 600 m10°C

High-ground wind (600 m)

Easterly 20-25 mph at 600 m. Gusts reaching around 40 mph at 600 m, with locally higher values possible on the most exposed tops. Strongest early (around 20 mph), easing toward 15 mph later.

Walking impact

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

Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms are possible from around midday into the evening. Keep an escape route from exposed ridges and descend if thunder develops.

Spate risk

There could be a spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. The heaviest rain is expected later in the day. Crossing risk is expected from around 15:00, continuing overnight and easing after around midnight. Turn back if a crossing looks unsafe.

Rain and showers

Showers or spells of rain at times. The heaviest rain is expected later in the day.

Cloud-free summits

Around 50%. Around 30% early, falling to around 10% later.

Cloud and visibility

Cloud bases mostly around 500-800 m. Cloud is likely to come and go on the higher summits; breaks may be useful but not dependable.

Temperature and wind chill

Around 14°C at 600 m, feeling like 10°C in the wind.

Freezing level

Above the summits.

Daylight

Sunrise 06:06 — Sunset 20:13 — about 14.1 hours daylight.

Updated 27 August 2026 at 04:40 UTC. How this forecast is produced. See typical weekly and monthly conditions for Yorkshire Dales.

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