Lake District National Park Weather Forecast
Lake District National Park weather: 43°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Lake District National Park is a national park in Cumbria. Lake District National Park is a national park known for fells, lakes and literary landscapes.
Right now it is 43°F (6°C) in Lake District National Park with overcast. It feels like 24°F. Today runs from 40°F to 43°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 3.8/10 - poor - consider another day.
The best time to visit Lake District National Park is July. The climate is subarctic. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 60°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 29°F.
The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 148 mi away. Nearby highlights include Edinburgh Castle, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Snowdonia National Park and Loch Ness.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 43°F is 6.5°F below the 49°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. Gusts to 84 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.
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Weather in Lake District National Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:39 AM, Oct 27 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Lake District National Park
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌧️ Rain | 43° / 40° | 100% · 0,6 in | 40 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌧️ Heavy rain | 54° / 39° | 100% · 1,5 in | 28 mph | 0 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌧️ Rain | 52° / 42° | 100% · 0,5 in | 28 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light rain | 48° / 43° | 95% · 0,3 in | 23 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 47° / 46° | 41% · 0,0 in | 17 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 48° / 44° | 44% · 0,3 in | 20 mph | 0 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 48° / 37° | 31% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌥️ Fog | 47° / 37° | 20% | 5 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌥️ Fog | 48° / 37° | 18% | 2 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌥️ Fog | 43° / 36° | 35% | 3 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌥️ Fog | 42° / 36° | 34% | 5 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌥️ Fog | 46° / 37° | 33% | 9 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 47° / 44° | 32% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 47° / 42° | — | 17 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 0 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
Climate in Lake District National Park 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 | 36° | 29° | 7,2 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 39° | 33° | 6,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 44° | 34° | 6,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 48° | 36° | 6,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | 55° | 42° | 5,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 57° | 46° | 7,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 60° | 50° | 4,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 59° | 49° | 7,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 55° | 45° | 5,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 49° | 42° | 6,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 42° | 35° | 8,7 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| December | 41° | 35° | 11,2 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Lake District National Park
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
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Best time to visit Lake District National Park
Go in July. 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Lake District National Park?
Lake District National Park is a national park in Cumbria. Its coordinates are 54.4609, -3.0886. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Lake District National Park right now?
It is currently 43°F (6°C) with overcast. Humidity is 83% and wind is 38 mph.
When is the best time to visit Lake District National Park?
July offer the most comfortable conditions in Lake District National Park, which has a subarctic climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Lake District National Park in?
Lake District National Park observes Europe/London (UTC+00:00). The local time is 3:39 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Lake District National Park?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 148 mi away, London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 234 mi away and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 259 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Lake District National Park?
Popular options include Edinburgh Castle, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Snowdonia National Park, Loch Ness, Isle of Skye and Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - 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 27, 2026 at 3:39 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
