Cumbria Weather Forecast
Cumbria weather: 56°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Cumbria weather in August
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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 | 62° | 51° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 59° | 47° | 5,0 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).
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 55°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 6 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, November and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
How Cumbria compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Cumbria.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland | 52 mi | 48°F | about the same | 38 in |
| Lancashire | 53 mi | 50°F | +35°F warmer | 59 in |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 55 mi | 51°F | +36°F warmer | 35 in |
| Greater Manchester | 79 mi | 52°F | +37°F warmer | 48 in |
| Manchester | 79 mi | 52°F | +37°F warmer | 48 in |
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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 56°F (14°C) with overcast. Humidity is 80% and wind is 12 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 12:23 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 August 25, 2026 at 12:23 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
