Cumbria Weather Forecast
Cumbria weather: 46°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Cumbria is a county in England. Cumbria is a county or metropolitan area in the United Kingdom. It has a population of about 500.000.
Right now it is 46°F (8°C) in Cumbria with overcast. It feels like 30°F. Today runs from 43°F to 47°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.4/10 - marginal.
The best time to visit Cumbria is July and August. The climate is temperate. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 64°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 31°F.
The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 162 mi away. Nearby highlights include Lake District National Park, Edinburgh Castle, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh and Snowdonia National Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 47°F is 6.1°F below the 53°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Cumbria today at 7.3/10. Gusts to 67 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Active alerts for Cumbria
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Weather in Cumbria right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:34 PM, Oct 25 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Cumbria
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌧️ Rain | 47° / 43° | 100% · 0,7 in | 36 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌦️ Light rain | 56° / 43° | 100% · 0,3 in | 28 mph | 0 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌧️ Rain | 56° / 45° | 100% · 0,6 in | 25 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 51° / 43° | 84% · 0,1 in | 21 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 51° / 42° | 31% | 14 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 51° / 47° | 43% · 0,0 in | 17 mph | 0 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 49° / 38° | 29% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌥️ Fog | 51° / 38° | 16% | 3 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌥️ Fog | 47° / 38° | 15% | 3 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌥️ Fog | 46° / 37° | 24% | 4 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌥️ Fog | 45° / 37° | 30% | 5 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌥️ Fog | 49° / 39° | 27% | 11 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌥️ Fog | 50° / 47° | 27% | 14 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 51° / 46° | — | 17 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
Climate in Cumbria month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39° | 31° | 5,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 43° | 35° | 4,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 48° | 36° | 4,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 52° | 38° | 4,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 59° | 44° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 61° | 49° | 5,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 64° | 52° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 63° | 52° | 4,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 58° | 47° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 53° | 44° | 4,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 45° | 38° | 5,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 44° | 37° | 7,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Cumbria
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Air quality and pollen in Cumbria
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Cumbria
Go in July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, November and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by national park in Cumbria
1 national parks mapped in this atlas
Weather by city in Cumbria
1 cities mapped in this atlas
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cumbria?
Cumbria is a county in England. Its coordinates are 54.5772, -2.7975. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Cumbria right now?
It is currently 46°F (8°C) with overcast. Humidity is 71% and wind is 32 mph.
When is the best time to visit Cumbria?
July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Cumbria, which has a temperate climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Cumbria in?
Cumbria observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 3:34 PM.
How many people live in Cumbria?
Cumbria has a population of approximately 500.000.
What is the nearest airport to Cumbria?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 162 mi away, London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 236 mi away and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 260 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Cumbria?
Popular options include Lake District National Park, Edinburgh Castle, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Snowdonia National Park, Loch Ness and Isle of Skye.
What places are in Cumbria?
Cumbria covers 2 places in this atlas, including Lake District National Park and Windermere.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 25, 2026 at 3:34 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
